Wines made from Abouriou grapes of Côtes du Marmandais
Discover the best wines made with Abouriou as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du Marmandais.
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.
More informations about the region of South West
Côtes du Marmandais is a satellite district of the Bordeaux wine region in Southwest France. It owes its name to the town of Marmande at its centre, which Lies on the North bank of the Garonne. The appellation AOC Côtes du Marmandais covers red, white and rosé wines produced from grapes grown in defined areas of the parishes around Marmande. The Garonne River divides the Marmande district into two Parts, the north and the south, which are eastern extensions of the Entre-deux-Mers and Graves regions respectively.
What are the typical flavors of the Abouriou grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Abouriou
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Abouriou
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Abouriou
- OakyPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- EarthPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Abouriou
- PlumPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- FloralPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- CherryPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- SmokePresent in 2% of Abouriou
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Abouriou
- BramblePresent in 1% of Abouriou
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