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Corot Noir

Corot Noir 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
USA
Top region
Finger Lakes
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Corot Noir is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Northeastern USA, USA.

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

Look for cherry and dark fruits.

The regions that matter for it are Finger Lakes.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, good vigour and a preference for cool continental.

Watch for the synonyms: NY70.0809.10.

At the table it suits roasted leg of lamb with oregano and mint, spaghetti bolognese and braised rabbit stew.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
cherry
Aromas
dark fruits
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Roasted Leg of Lamb with Oregano and Mint
02 Spaghetti Bolognese
03 Braised Rabbit Stew

Also labelled.

NY70.0809.10.

Bottles to look for.

  • Century Farm Winery Corot Noir, Tennessee, USA
  • Inspire Moore Change Cabernet Franc-Corot Noir, Finger Lakes, USA
  • Meadowdale 'Blackbird' Corot Noir, New York, USA
  • Pleasant Valley Wine Company 'Dry Red', New York, USA
  • Terra Cotta Vineyards Country Ridge, Ohio, USA

Corot Noir: common questions

01.
What does Corot Noir taste like?
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Corot Noir tastes of cherry and dark fruits. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Corot Noir from?
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Corot Noir originates in Northeastern USA, USA.
03.
Where is Corot Noir grown?
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The key regions for Corot Noir are Finger Lakes.
04.
What food pairs with Corot Noir?
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Pour it with roasted leg of lamb with oregano and mint, spaghetti bolognese and braised rabbit stew.
05.
What else is Corot Noir called?
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Corot Noir is also labelled NY70.0809.10.

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

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