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La Crescent is a white grape variety, with its roots in Minnesota, USA.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, citrus, pineapple, floral and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Minnesota and Quebec.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for cold climate.
On other labels it goes by MN 1166.
At the table it suits involtini di peperoni al forno, butter chicken and spicy vegetable laksa.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Involtini di peperoni al forno
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Butter chicken
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Spicy vegetable laksa
Also labelled.
MN 1166.
Bottles to look for.
- 7 Vines Vineyard North Block La Crescent, Minnesota, USA
- Alexis Bailly Vineyard Golden Gris, Minnesota, USA
- Alexis Bailly Vineyard Solaris, Minnesota, USA
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery 'Alpine White' La Crescent, Upper Mississippi Valley, USA
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery 'Passion' Sec Sparkling, Illinois, USA
- Cellar 426 River View White, Nebraska, USA
- Drumlin Ridge Winery La Crescent, Wisconsin, USA
- Grace Tyler Estate Winery Baco Noir, New York, USA
La Crescent: common questions
01.What does La Crescent taste like?+
La Crescent tastes of peach, citrus, pineapple, floral and spice. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is La Crescent from?+
La Crescent originates in Minnesota, USA.
03.Where is La Crescent grown?+
The key regions for La Crescent are Minnesota and Quebec.
04.What food pairs with La Crescent?+
Pour it with involtini di peperoni al forno, butter chicken and spicy vegetable laksa.
05.What else is La Crescent called?+
La Crescent is also labelled MN 1166.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.