Petit Manseng | Delaplane Cellars
Petit Manseng | Delaplane Cellars
This grape is famous in southwestern France for being the only wine used to baptize royal children. This Petit Manseng vintage has apple, grapefruit, pineapple and honey aromas and notes on the palate with a tangy citrus acidity to balance out a hint of sweetness. This is the smallest grape in the Manseng grape family, that’s why it is petit. It grows well in Virginia because of its thick skin, which help it stand up to our summer heat, and loose clusters, which promote air circulation and make it less prone to disease.
Pairings: Caprese Salad, Miso Glazed Salmon, Ricotta Dumplings, Sticky Pineapple Chicken, Romesco & Bucheron Dip, Umami Chicken, Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Burrata Salad, Peach & Ginger Cobbler, or Apricot Crumble Bars
Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Sweetness: Sweet
Tannin: Low
Region: Fauquier County
Virginia, USA
MSPR: $32.00
About the Vineyard
Delaplane Cellars is nestled on Lost Mountain, overlooking Northern Virginia's Rural Historic Crooked Run Valley and was founded in 2007 with the help of a professional viticulturalist, planting began in 2008. The 32-acre property features 10 acres of Bordeaux red varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and French whites Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Manseng, the largest single planting by variety is Cabernet Sauvignon with approximately 2.5 acres. They offer carefully crafted wines made only from 100% vinifera varietals grown in Virginia.
