Winery AmphoraAlicante Bouschet
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The Alicante Bouschet of the Winery Amphora is in the top 0 of wines of Sonoma County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Amphora's Alicante Bouschet.
Discover the grape variety: Aubin blanc
Simple, fresh, dry whites for early drinking with a pale golden hue, supple palate and moderate acidity, showing discreet aromas of citrus and white flowers typical of Lorraine. Light, thirst-quenching profile. Sensitive to powdery mildew, preserved by growers of the Côtes-de-Toul AOC in Lorraine. Native Lorraine white grape, a cross of Pinot noir × Gouais blanc, thus related to Chardonnay and Aligoté, grown in Rozérieulles, Bruley and Bulligny.
Informations about the Winery Amphora
The Winery Amphora is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Sonoma County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sonoma County
Accessible, quality Californian mosaic north of San Francisco: signature Pinot Noir as king red on the cool side (Russian River, Sonoma Coast) — fine and silky with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and a spicy touch. Ample Chardonnay (apple, vanilla). Dense Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley (blackcurrant, cedar), spicy Zinfandel in Dry Creek (blackberry, pepper). 19 distinct AVAs, >60 grapes, foggy coast vs warm valleys.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Maderised
Term used to designate oxidized wines in reference to Madeira wines.
