Wines made from Alicante Bouschet grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Alicante Bouschet as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
More informations about the variety Alicante Bouschet
It is a crossbreed made in 1855 by Louis and Henri Bouschet from an intraspecific crossing between Grenache noir and Petit Bouschet. The Alicante Henri Bouschet is less and less multiplied, registered however in the Official Catalogue of the varieties of vine of wine grapes list A.
More informations about the region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Alicante Bouschet grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet