Wines made from Arinarnoa grapes of Rio Grande do Sul
Discover the best wines made with Arinarnoa as a single variety or as a blend of Rio Grande do Sul.
More informations about the variety Arinarnoa
Colourful, structured reds with a dark ruby hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), cherry, plum, spices, black pepper and balsamic notes reminiscent of cabernet sauvignon. Fine ageing potential. Grown in Languedoc-Roussillon and the South-West for IGP wines, also adopted in Argentina and Uruguay for modern reds. French hybrid created in 1956 in Bordeaux by INRA (tannat × cabernet sauvignon).
More informations about the region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.