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Argaman

Argaman 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
Israel
Top region
Israel
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Key regions
3
Pairings

Argaman is a red grape variety, with its roots in Various, Israel.

The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to sweet fruit and soft.

It is planted most seriously in Israel.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for mediterranean.

It blends readily with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

At the table it suits roasted veal, lamb kebabs and braised eggplant.

Best drunk young.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
sweet fruit
Aromas
soft
Styles
medium-bodied

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Roasted veal
02 Lamb kebabs
03 Braised eggplant

Bottles to look for.

  • 1848 Seventh Generation Argaman, Galilee, Israel
  • Jezreel Valley Winery Argaman, Israel
  • Segal's Dovev Argaman, Israel
  • Segal's Levant Argaman, Judean Hills, Israel

Argaman: common questions

01.
What does Argaman taste like?
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Argaman tastes of sweet fruit and soft. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Argaman from?
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Argaman originates in Various, Israel.
03.
Where is Argaman grown?
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The key regions for Argaman are Israel.
04.
What food pairs with Argaman?
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Pour it with roasted veal, lamb kebabs and braised eggplant.

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

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