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Durize is a red grape variety, with its roots in Valais, Switzerland.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to spice, berry and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for mountainous.
On other labels it goes by Rouge de Fully.
At the table it suits roasted woodcock with polenta, seared tuna and pasta with smoked chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Roasted woodcock with polenta
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Seared tuna
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Pasta with smoked chicken
Also labelled.
Rouge de Fully.
Bottles to look for.
- Henri Valloton Combe d'Enfer Durize Fully, Valais, Switzerland
- Olivier Pittet Chardonnay Le Chargeux, Valais, Switzerland
- Olivier Pittet Fully Durize, Valais, Switzerland
Durize: common questions
01.What does Durize taste like?+
Durize tastes of spice, berry and spicy. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Durize from?+
Durize originates in Valais, Switzerland.
03.Where is Durize grown?+
The key regions for Durize are Valais.
04.What food pairs with Durize?+
Pour it with roasted woodcock with polenta, seared tuna and pasta with smoked chicken.
05.What else is Durize called?+
Durize is also labelled Rouge de Fully.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.