Simple, light, fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity. Understated aromas of red fruits. Discrete rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; it reflects the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of south-west France and is among the heritage varieties under study. A rare French black grape, once grown in the South-West.

Informations about the Winery Soldier Creek

The winery offers 9 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Iowa

The Winery Soldier Creek is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Iowa to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of United States wines

In the top 250 of of Iowa wines

In the top 300000 of white wines

In the top 900000 wines of the world

The wine region of Iowa

Midwest wine state with extreme climate, viticulture on cold-resistant hybrid grapes (University of Minnesota programs). Signature Marquette as red: fruity and accessible with notes of cherry, raspberry, plum, black pepper and a spice touch, supple tannins — friendly cool-climate style. Denser Frontenac (blackberry, blackcurrant). Aromatic sweet Brianna white (pineapple, mango), off-dry La Crescent (apricot, peach), Vignoles.

The word of the wine: Assembly

Blending of several wines to obtain a single batch. Using wines of the same origin, blending is very different from coupage - a mixture of wines from different origins - which has a pejorative connotation.