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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Gouais Blanc is a white grape variety, with its roots in Valais, France.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
The tasting note runs to green apple and lemon.
It is planted most seriously in Valais and Stajerska.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for cool to moderate.
On other labels it goes by Belinsa, Starjeska Belina, Ranfol and Plavis.
At the table it suits grilled swordfish, mussels cooked in white wine and vietnamese summer rolls with prawn.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Valais
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Stajerska
Food pairings.
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grilled swordfish
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mussels cooked in white wine
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Vietnamese summer rolls with prawn
Also labelled.
Belinsa, Starjeska Belina, Ranfol, Plavis, Weisser Heunisch, Hunnentraube, Gwäss, Gwaess.
Bottles to look for.
- Bjornson Parmar Vineyard Gouais Blanc, Van Duzer Corridor, USA
- Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Gouais, Rutherglen, Australia
- Chanton Weine Gwass, Valais, Switzerland
Gouais Blanc: common questions
01.What does Gouais Blanc taste like?+
Gouais Blanc tastes of green apple and lemon. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Gouais Blanc from?+
Gouais Blanc originates in Valais, France.
03.Where is Gouais Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Gouais Blanc are Valais and Stajerska.
04.What food pairs with Gouais Blanc?+
Pour it with grilled swordfish, mussels cooked in white wine and vietnamese summer rolls with prawn.
05.What else is Gouais Blanc called?+
Gouais Blanc is also labelled Belinsa, Starjeska Belina, Ranfol, Plavis and Weisser Heunisch, plus three more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.