Arrufiac is a white grape variety, with its roots in Southwest France, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, floral, herbaceous and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu.
On other labels it goes by Arrufiat and Ruffiac.
At the table it suits proscuitto-wrapped melon, pear and roquefort tart and key lime pie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Arrufiat, Ruffiac.
Arrufiac: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.