Wines made from Catawba grapes
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More informations about the variety Catawba
American, was widely planted in the first half of the 19th century, particularly in the northern part of the United States. Discovered in 1819, it is the result of an interspecific cross between Vitis Labrusca Linné and Semillon (F. Huber 2016). It can still be found in the United States (New York, Ohio, etc.), Canada (Ontario), Brazil, South Africa, England, etc. In France, it is almost unknown. Note that the Catawba is also related to the concord.
What are the typical flavors of the Catawba grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Catawba
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Catawba
- OakPresent in 3% of Catawba
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Catawba
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Catawba
- CreamPresent in 1% of Catawba
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Catawba
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Catawba
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Catawba
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Catawba
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Catawba
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Catawba
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Catawba
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Catawba
News about the grape variety Catawba
La Rioja Alta expands with ‘artisanal vineyard’ deals
Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, a director at La Rioja Alta, said the company had acquired 35ha of old vines, with a minimum age of 45 years, in the village of Elvillar at an average altitude of 600 metres. He also said La Rioja Alta would buy more old vines this year, bringing total ‘artisanal vineyard’ acquisitions to a minimum of 5oha, and potentially up to 75ha, by the end of 2022. ‘We are buying very old vineyards, pruned in the traditional way with very low production, some of which are fi ...
Group of Bordeaux vignerons launches Pirate wine union
The project began life in 2019 as a Facebook group, created by Graves-based winemaker Jean-Baptiste Duquesne of Château Cazebonne. The positive reactions from both the public and fellow winemakers that followed prompted the group to pursue official recognition. ‘The idea started with me and with my friend Laurent David of Château Edmus in St-Emilion. He gave me the idea of the name “pirate”,’ Duquesne told Decanter. ‘So in December 2019, I created a Facebook group called Bordeaux Pirate to show ...
Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures
Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...