Chenel is a white South African wine grape variety that was produced by a crossing of Chenin blanc and Trebbiano. The variety was produced in 1973 by Christiaan Johannes Orffer at the Elsenburg Agricu
Trebbiano, one of the parent varieties of Chenel
Chenin blanc is a white wine grape variety from the Loire Valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make varieties from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can
A cluster of Chenin blanc grapes in Rochecorbon, France
The works of French writer François Rabelais indicate that Chenin blanc was a major grape in the Loire Valley by the 16th century.
Chenin blanc grapes, like these Sauvignon blanc grapes pictured, are highly sensitive to developing noble rot, which produces a unique style of wine.
Producers often harvest Chenin blanc by hand in a succession of pickings known as "tries". The grapes may be harvested as whole clusters or individual berries.