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Avana is a red grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to pepper, berry, violet, peppery and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Piedmont.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Barbera and Dolcetto.
On other labels it goes by Alvana di Susa, Davana, Guibou and Raisin Cerise.
At the table it suits veal tartare, lentil soup with smoked ham hock and pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Veal tartare
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Lentil soup with smoked ham hock
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Pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze
Also labelled.
Alvana di Susa, Davana, Guibou, Raisin Cerise, Vermaglio.
Bottles to look for.
- La Chimera 'Ae' Rose Brut Nature Valsusa, Piedmont, Italy
- La Chimera 'Finiere' Valsusa, Piedmont, Italy
Avana: common questions
01.What does Avana taste like?+
Avana tastes of pepper, berry, violet, peppery and floral. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Avana from?+
Avana originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Avana grown?+
The key regions for Avana are Piedmont.
04.What food pairs with Avana?+
Pour it with veal tartare, lentil soup with smoked ham hock and pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze.
05.What else is Avana called?+
Avana is also labelled Alvana di Susa, Davana, Guibou, Raisin Cerise and Vermaglio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.