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Key regions
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Pairings
Mara is a red grape variety, with its roots in Vaud, Switzerland.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to berry and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Appenzell, Basle, Geneva and Graubunden.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
At the table it suits beef, venison, chilis and tomato-based dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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beef
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venison
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chilis
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tomato-based dishes
Bottles to look for.
- Christian Dugon 'Mara', Cotes de L'Orbe, Switzerland
- Domaine du Chambet 'Sur Mar' Mara Rose, Geneva, Switzerland
- Jean-Daniel Coeytaux Mara Grand Cru Yens, Vaud, Switzerland
- Laurent Berthet Villette Mara, Vaud, Switzerland
Mara: common questions
01.What does Mara taste like?+
Mara tastes of berry and spice. The wines show medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Mara from?+
Mara originates in Vaud, Switzerland.
03.Where is Mara grown?+
The key regions for Mara are Appenzell, Basle, Geneva, Graubunden and Vaud.
04.What food pairs with Mara?+
Pour it with beef, venison, chilis and tomato-based dishes.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.
