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Mayolet is a red grape variety, with its roots in Aosta Valley, Italy.
The wines show light-medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, blueberry and spiced.
It is planted most seriously in Aosta Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
It blends readily with Petit Rouge.
On other labels it goes by Majolet, Majolet Bon Vin and Maiolet.
At the table it suits grilled beef with fresh goats’ cheese, polenta with smoked bacon and vietnamese pancake with pork and prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Grilled beef with fresh goats' cheese
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Polenta with smoked bacon
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Vietnamese pancake with pork and prawns
Also labelled.
Majolet, Majolet Bon Vin, Maiolet.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantina Di Barro Vallee d'Aoste Mayolet, Aosta Valley, Italy
- Cave des Onze Communes Vallee d'Aoste Mayolet, Aosta Valley, Italy
- Maison Anselmet Lieu-Dit Rune Brune Vallee d'Aoste, Aosta Valley, Italy
Mayolet: common questions
01.What does Mayolet taste like?+
Mayolet tastes of cherry, blueberry and spiced. The wines show light-medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Mayolet from?+
Mayolet originates in Aosta Valley, Italy.
03.Where is Mayolet grown?+
The key regions for Mayolet are Aosta Valley.
04.What food pairs with Mayolet?+
Pour it with grilled beef with fresh goats' cheese, polenta with smoked bacon and vietnamese pancake with pork and prawns.
05.What else is Mayolet called?+
Mayolet is also labelled Majolet, Majolet Bon Vin and Maiolet.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.