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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Acolon is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Pfalz, Württemberg, Rheinhessen, Franken, Germany.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, berry, spice and plum.
The regions that matter for it are Pfalz, Württemberg, Rheinhessen and Franken.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climates.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir.
Watch for the synonyms: WE-71-816-102.
At the table it suits light offal-based dishes, rabbit dishes and duck breast.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Pfalz
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Württemberg
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Rheinhessen
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Franken
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Hokkaido
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Belgium
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Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Light Offal-based dishes
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Rabbit dishes
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Duck Breast
Also labelled.
WE-71-816-102.
Bottles to look for.
- Buchholz Sexau Buchholzer Sonnhalde Acolon, Baden, Germany
- Chateau Bon Baron Acolon, Cote de Sambre et Meuse, Belgium
- Entre-Deux-Monts Anais Rose, Heuvelland, Belgium
- Fellbacher Weingartner 'C' Acolon Trocken, Wurttemberg, Germany
- Genossenschafts Kellerei Heilbronn Acolon Lieblich, Wurttemberg, Germany
- Heuchelberg Weingartner 'Zartherb' Acolon Rose, Wurttemberg, Germany
- Heuchelberg Weingartner Acolon Trocken, Wurttemberg, Germany
- Occi Gabi Winery Acolon, Hokkaido, Japan
Acolon: common questions
01.What does Acolon taste like?+
Acolon tastes of cherry, berry, spice and plum. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Acolon from?+
Acolon originates in Pfalz, Württemberg, Rheinhessen, Franken, Germany.
03.Where is Acolon grown?+
The key regions for Acolon are Pfalz, Württemberg, Rheinhessen, Franken and Hokkaido, plus one more.
04.What food pairs with Acolon?+
Pour it with light offal-based dishes, rabbit dishes and duck breast.
05.What else is Acolon called?+
Acolon is also labelled WE-71-816-102.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.