Wines made from Garanoir grapes of Bonvillars

Discover the best wines made with Garanoir as a single variety or as a blend of Bonvillars.

More informations about the variety Garanoir

Intraspecific cross between Gamay and Reichensteiner obtained in 1970 by André Jacquinet at the Agroscope Changins-Wädenswil research station (Switzerland). From this same crossbreed, Gamaret and Mara were also born.

More informations about the region of Vaud

The wine region of Bonvillars is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Vignoble Cousin or the Vignoble Cousin produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bonvillars are Pinot noir, Gamay noir and Gamaret, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Bonvillars is a with a nice freshness.

What are the typical flavors of the Garanoir grape variety?

News about the grape variety Garanoir

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OIV welcomes back Ukraine as a member state

Having left the ranks of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) in 2008, Ukraine has again joined the leading intergovernmental institution. This brings the total number of member countries up to 49. The renewed membership is effective from 30 October and was formalised on Friday 4 November at the OIV’s General Assembly in Baja California, Mexico. The plenary session, which closed the institution’s 43rd annual congress, had its most symbolic and heartfelt moment when the Ukrainian ...

Serving Thanksgiving wine: Expert tips

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