Sémillon
Sémillon is a golden skinned grape historically of French origin, used to make dry and sweet white wines, most notably in France (mainly Bordeaux) and Australia (mainly Hunter Valley).
It first arrived in Australia and South Africa (where it was known as "Wyndruif" or "Wine grape") in the early 1800's. Today Australia's major white varieties are Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc, but earlier on in the country's viticultural development Sémillon was very popular but often mislabeled as Riesling.
This variety was introduced to Argentina at the turn of the nineteenth century. It thrives on fresh, moderate climates, as found in the Uco valley and the upper valley of the Río Negro.
In the Cuyo region, this variety acquires scents of white fruit and honey, while in Patagonia, it presents apple and earthy bouquets. In both cases this variety ages very well in the bottle and gives rise to complex scented nuances.
Tip: Generally works well with strongly seasoned pork and chicken. Also try it with a spicy curry