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Synonyms
Delaware is a red grape variety, with its roots in Delaware, USA.
The wines show light-medium body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to melon, grapefruit, peach, floral, herbal and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in New York and Japan.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Delavar, French Grape, Ladies’ Choice and Heath.
At the table it suits melon wrapped in prosciutto, seared and spiced beef salad and steak tartare.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Melon wrapped in prosciutto
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Seared and spiced beef salad
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Steak tartare
Also labelled.
Delavar, French Grape, Ladies' Choice, Heath, Ruff, Wine Grape.
Bottles to look for.
- Ajimu Winery 'Francisco' Delaware, Japan
- Asahimachi Wine Sparkling Delaware, Yamagata, Japan
- Chateau Sakaori Delaware, Yamanashi, Japan
- Domaine Takeda l'Elevage en Fut - Barrel Aged Delaware, Yamagata, Japan
- Fattoria Al Fiore Arancia, Japan
- Four Sisters Winery Filomena, New Jersey, USA
- Fujiclair Ginka Delaware Orange, Yamanashi, Japan
- Hitomi Winery 'De La Soul', Yamagata, Japan
Delaware: common questions
01.What does Delaware taste like?+
Delaware tastes of melon, grapefruit, peach, floral, herbal and spicy. The wines show light-medium body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Delaware from?+
Delaware originates in Delaware, USA.
03.Where is Delaware grown?+
The key regions for Delaware are New York and Japan.
04.What food pairs with Delaware?+
Pour it with melon wrapped in prosciutto, seared and spiced beef salad and steak tartare.
05.What else is Delaware called?+
Delaware is also labelled Delavar, French Grape, Ladies' Choice, Heath and Ruff, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.