Wines made from Duras grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Duras as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Duras
Duras noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Tarn). 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 small grapes. Duras noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Duras grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 25% of Duras
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Duras
- OakPresent in 22% of Duras
- Black fruitPresent in 20% of Duras
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Duras
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Duras
- CherryPresent in 7% of Duras
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Duras
- PepperPresent in 6% of Duras
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Duras
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Duras
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Duras
- OakyPresent in 3% of Duras
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Duras
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Duras
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Duras
- CheesePresent in 2% of Duras
- CassisPresent in 2% of Duras
- PlumPresent in 2% of Duras
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Duras
News about the grape variety Duras
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