Wines made from Catawba grapes of Niagara Escarpment
Discover the best wines made with Catawba as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara Escarpment.
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.
More informations about the region of New York
The wine region of Niagara Escarpment is located in the region of New York of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Vineland Estates Winery or the Domaine Arrowhead Spring Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Niagara Escarpment are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Niagara Escarpment often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
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News about the grape variety Catawba
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