Wines made from Alicante Bouschet grapes of Tuscany
Discover the best wines made with Alicante Bouschet as a single variety or as a blend of Tuscany.
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 Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Alicante Bouschet grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Alicante Bouschet
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Alicante Bouschet
- CherryPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- OakyPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- SmokePresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- PlumPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- PepperPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Alicante Bouschet