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Alibernet

Alibernet wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Ukraine
Top region
Slovakia
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
3
Synonyms

Alibernet is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Slovakia, Ukraine.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for blackberries, blackcurrants and currant leaves.

The regions that matter for it are Slovakia and Czech Republic.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for requires sites with high sunshine.

It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet.

Watch for the synonyms: Odessky Cherny, Odessa Black and Semenac 1-17-4.

At the table it suits bravcové rebierka so zeleninou, roasted lamb rack with mint pesto and sautéed liver with onions.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-high
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
blackberriesblackcurrantscurrant leaves
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Bravcové Rebierka so Zeleninou
02 Roasted lamb rack with mint pesto
03 Sautéed liver with onions

Also labelled.

Odessky Cherny, Odessa Black, Semenac 1-17-4.

Bottles to look for.

  • Chateau Bela Alibernet Vyber z hrozna Suche, Juznoslovenska, Slovakia
  • Chateau Ruban Alibernet Neskory zber Suche, Juznoslovenska, Slovakia
  • Elesko Alibernet, Slovakia
  • Golguz Alibernet Neskory Zber Suche, Malokarpatska, Slovakia
  • Karpatska Perla 'Varieto' Alibernet, Slovakia
  • Matysak Prediction Alibernet Vyber z Hrozna Suche, Juznoslovenska, Slovakia
  • Nichta Alibernet, Nitrianska, Slovakia
  • Pavelka & Syn Alibernet Vyber z Hrozna Suche, Malokarpatska, Slovakia

Alibernet: common questions

01.
What does Alibernet taste like?
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Alibernet tastes of blackberries, blackcurrants and currant leaves. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Alibernet from?
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Alibernet originates in Slovakia, Ukraine.
03.
Where is Alibernet grown?
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The key regions for Alibernet are Slovakia and Czech Republic.
04.
What food pairs with Alibernet?
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Pour it with bravcové rebierka so zeleninou, roasted lamb rack with mint pesto and sautéed liver with onions.
05.
What else is Alibernet called?
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Alibernet is also labelled Odessky Cherny, Odessa Black and Semenac 1-17-4.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Ukraine.

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