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Key regions
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Synonyms
Criolla Grande is a wine grape variety, and it traces back to Mendoza, Argentina.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for fruit, berry and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Mendoza.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm dry climates.
It blends readily with Muscat of Alexandria.
Watch for the synonyms: Uva Tierna and Sanjuanina Rosada.
At the table it suits poached fish fillet with salsa verde, zucchini quiche and prosciutto ham.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Poached fish fillet with salsa verde
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Zucchini quiche
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Prosciutto ham
Also labelled.
Uva Tierna, Sanjuanina Rosada.
Bottles to look for.
- Alpamanta 'Breva' Pet Nat Criolla, Mendoza, Argentina
- Amiguito Criolla, Rivadavia, Argentina
- Bodega El Esteco 'Old Vines' 1958 Criolla, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina
- Bodega Mauricio Lorca 'Fantasia' El Mirador Criolla Rose Dulce Natural, Rivadavia, Argentina
- Bodega Mauricio Lorca Recoleta Criolla Grande, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodegas Bianchi Criolla, San Rafael, Argentina
- Cara Sur Finca Maggio Criolla Chica, Barreal, Argentina
- Catena 'La Marchigiana' Criolla, Mendoza, Argentina
Criolla Grande: common questions
01.What does Criolla Grande taste like?+
Criolla Grande tastes of fruit, berry and floral. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Criolla Grande from?+
Criolla Grande originates in Mendoza, Argentina.
03.Where is Criolla Grande grown?+
The key regions for Criolla Grande are Mendoza.
04.What food pairs with Criolla Grande?+
Pour it with poached fish fillet with salsa verde, zucchini quiche and prosciutto ham.
05.What else is Criolla Grande called?+
Criolla Grande is also labelled Uva Tierna and Sanjuanina Rosada.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.