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Cereza

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

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
Argentina
Top region
San Juan
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Cereza is a white grape variety, and it traces back to San Juan, Argentina.

Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The regions that matter for it are San Juan.

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

Watch for the synonyms: Ceresa.

At the table it suits tuna niçoise salad, fish tacos with cilantro and herb and asparagus salad.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Styles
whiterosé

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Tuna niçoise salad
02 Fish tacos with cilantro
03 Herb and asparagus salad

Also labelled.

Ceresa.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cara Sucia Cereza, Rivadavia, Argentina
  • Chacho Criolla Cereza, San Rafael, Argentina

Cereza: common questions

01.
Where is Cereza from?
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Cereza originates in San Juan, Argentina.
02.
Where is Cereza grown?
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The key regions for Cereza are San Juan.
03.
What food pairs with Cereza?
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Pour it with tuna niçoise salad, fish tacos with cilantro and herb and asparagus salad.
04.
What else is Cereza called?
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Cereza is also labelled Ceresa.

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

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