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Synonyms
Garanoir is a red grape variety, with its roots in Vaud, Switzerland.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, black cherries, plums, floral, earthy and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Vaud and Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for cooler.
It blends readily with Gamaret.
On other labels it goes by Pully B-28.
At the table it suits morel mushrooms in a white sauce, chicken and rice stew and seared tuna loin.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Morel mushrooms in a white sauce
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Chicken and rice stew
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Seared tuna loin
Also labelled.
Pully B-28.
Bottles to look for.
- Au Grand Clos Bursinel Garanoir, Vaud, Switzerland
- Bechtel-Weine Garanoir, Zurichsee, Switzerland
- Bolle Domaine de Sarraux-Dessous Grand Cru de Luins Garanoir, La Cote, Switzerland
- Cave des Viticulteurs de Bonvillars Garanoir, Vaud, Switzerland
- Cave Michel Dorsaz et Fils Garanoir, Valais, Switzerland
- Caves du Prieure de Cormondreche 'La Reserve du Prieur', Neuchatel, Switzerland
- Christelle Conne - Cave Champ de Clos Chardonne Le Semillant Noir, Vaud, Switzerland
- Domaine de Champvigny Satigny Garanoir, Geneva, Switzerland
Garanoir: common questions
01.What does Garanoir taste like?+
Garanoir tastes of red berries, black cherries, plums, floral, earthy and spicy. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Garanoir from?+
Garanoir originates in Vaud, Switzerland.
03.Where is Garanoir grown?+
The key regions for Garanoir are Vaud and Valais.
04.What food pairs with Garanoir?+
Pour it with morel mushrooms in a white sauce, chicken and rice stew and seared tuna loin.
05.What else is Garanoir called?+
Garanoir is also labelled Pully B-28.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.