The best wines of Nashik
Discover the best wines of Nashik as well as the best winemakers of Nashik and estates of Nashik to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Nashik and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Nashik by region
Looking for a good wine of Nashik among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Nashik. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Nashik with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Nashik
Red wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or pasta with tomato and goat cheese.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Nashik
On the nose the red wine of the region of Nashik. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or tar and sometimes also flavors of mocha, strawberries or cheese.
The best vintages in red wine of Nashik
- 2019With an average score of 3.27/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.26/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.24/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.21/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.16/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.16/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Nashik
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Zinfandel
- Tempranillo
- Malbec
- Merlot
Discovering the wine region of Nashik
Nashik is India's most prolific wine-producing area, located some 135 kilomteters (85 miles) North-east of Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. The wine industry here has been growing steadily since the mid-1990s, and now there are around 40 vineyards spread throughout the area.
tropical white wines and fruit-driven red wines are made here. Grape varieties used include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc.
Vineyards are situated in the land around the city of Nashik, from the town of Dindori in the north to Sanjegaon 50km (30 miles) to the South. The hilly terrain peppered with lakes and rivers provides a multitude of well-drained, sun-drenched sites for grape-growing.
Nashik is affected by the South Asian Monsoon, a weather system which brings cool, moist air from the Indian Ocean. This collides with hot, Dry air from the Thar Desert in the north of India.
Heavy rain occurs between June and September. This corresponds with important stages of the northern hemisphere's growing season. Careful measures must be taken by Nashik's vignerons to ensure that budburst is delayed until after the monsoon is finished.
Fortunately, Nashik's tropical latitude means there is little seasonal variation in temperatures.
Great white wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Nashik
White wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of knife feet, chinese style fish or apple cake.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Nashik
On the nose the white wine of the region of Nashik. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, grapefruit or smoke.
The best vintages in white wine of Nashik
- 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.54/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.47/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.32/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.28/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Nashik
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Great sparkling wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Nashik
Sparkling wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of gizzards in sauce, quick beef bourguignon or the garbure.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Nashik
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Nashik. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Nashik
- 2016With an average score of 3.43/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Nashik
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Chenin Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
The word of the wine: Clavelin
Typical bottle of the yellow wines of the Jura with a squat shape and a capacity of 62 cl.
Great pink wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Nashik
Pink wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of roast beef casserole, lamb with masalé sauce and rice or leek, carrot and parmesan gratin.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Nashik
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Nashik. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, tropical fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Nashik
- 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Nashik
- Zinfandel
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grenache
- Shiraz/Syrah
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
Great sweet wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Nashik
Sweet wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of brochette of scallops and prawns, provencal bourride or rice with milk.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Nashik
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Nashik. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or honeycomb and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Nashik
- 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Nashik
- Chenin Blanc
The word of the wine: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
Great natural sweet wines of Nashik
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Nashik
Natural sweet wines from the region of Nashik go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
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