The flavor of roasted hazelnut in wine of Rabat/Casablanca

Discover the of Rabat/Casablanca wines revealing the of roasted hazelnut flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Rabat/Casablanca of Morocco. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Ouled Thaleb or the Domaine La Ferme Rouge produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rabat/Casablanca are Cabernet-Sauvignon et Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rabat/Casablanca often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or prune and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cheese or dark fruit.

We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Rabat/Casablanca, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rabat/Casablanca go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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