Winery MenarickYadkin Valley North Carolina Touriga
Red wine
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The Yadkin Valley North Carolina Touriga of the Winery Menarick is in the top 10 of wines of Yadkin County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Menarick's Yadkin Valley North Carolina Touriga.
Discover the grape variety: Corbeau
Structured and fresh reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, featuring signature aromas of red fruits (cherry), spices and fresh alpine notes. Moderate ageing potential. Grown in small quantities in Savoy and the Aosta Valley, it contributes to the AOC Vin de Savoie and crafts artisanal altitude cuvées. Autochthonous black Savoyard grape (also called Charbonneau), identical to the Douce Noire of the Aosta Valley.
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Informations about the Winery Menarick
The Winery Menarick is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Yadkin County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin County
Heart of the Yadkin Valley AVA (2003), first AVA of North Carolina on the northwest hills of the state. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the signature reds with blackcurrant, plum, black cherry and a herbaceous touch, balanced tannins. Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot add structure. Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc offer aromatic whites.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Grafting
A method used since the phylloxera crisis, consisting of fixing a graft of local origin on a rootstock resistant to phylloxera.
