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Synonyms
Fogoneu is a red grape variety, with its roots in Balearic Islands, Spain.
The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, spices, floral and earthy.
It is planted most seriously in Mallorca.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Callet and Manto Negro.
On other labels it goes by Fogoneau and Fogonet.
At the table it suits sobrassada de mallorca, roasted quail and baked salmon with bok choy.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Mallorca
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Sobrassada de Mallorca
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Roasted quail
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Baked salmon with bok choy
Also labelled.
Fogoneau, Fogonet.
Bottles to look for.
- 4 Kilos Vinicola 'Motor America' Vi de la Terra de Mallorca, Spain
Fogoneu: common questions
01.What does Fogoneu taste like?+
Fogoneu tastes of red fruits, spices, floral and earthy. The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Fogoneu from?+
Fogoneu originates in Balearic Islands, Spain.
03.Where is Fogoneu grown?+
The key regions for Fogoneu are Mallorca.
04.What food pairs with Fogoneu?+
Pour it with sobrassada de mallorca, roasted quail and baked salmon with bok choy.
05.What else is Fogoneu called?+
Fogoneu is also labelled Fogoneau and Fogonet.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.