Wines made from Abouriou grapes
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More informations about the variety Abouriou
Abouriou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Lot-et-Garonne). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The Abouriou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
What are the typical flavors of the Abouriou grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Abouriou
- OakPresent in 11% of Abouriou
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Abouriou
- EarthPresent in 9% of Abouriou
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Abouriou
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Abouriou
- OakyPresent in 5% of Abouriou
- FloralPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- CherryPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- PlumPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Abouriou
- SmokePresent in 3% of Abouriou
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- CedarPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- PepperPresent in 2% of Abouriou
News about the grape variety Abouriou
Penfolds to release second rare wine NFT
Penfolds has announced it is to launch its second rare wine NFT with direct-to-consumer wines and spirits NFT platform BlockBar. The second rare release will comprise limited edition NFTs tied to 300 bottles of Penfolds Magill Cellar 3 Cabernet Shiraz from the 2018 vintage. Crafted under the watchful eye of chief winemaker Peter Gago, recipient of the Decanter Hall of Fame award last year, the wines will not be available from retail, nor Penfolds Cellar Doors. The release coincides with BlockBar ...
WSET returns to mainland China
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has received official approval from the Chinese government to resume its operation in mainland China following a year of suspended business activities at the end of January 2021. WSET has appointed Willa Yang as chief representative to head up its operations in China. Yang previously held leadership roles at Wine Australia’s China office and the Australian Trade Commission. In addition, supporting its return to business in mainland China, WSET announc ...
Last Places Remaining: Rhône Tour With Matt Walls
The week-long trip into one of France’s most exciting appellations with closed-door access to some of the most revered vineyards and their cellars will be going ahead this June. Walls has curated a trip to highlight the very best the Rhône has to offer – a 360 trip that encompasses great food, delicious wine, sightseeing and downtime – where he’ll be imparting his expert knowledge of the region, honed over the years. Download trip brochure Trip Highlights Include: Meeting some of the greatest ...