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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Petit Manseng is a white grape variety, and it traces back to South West France, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for peach, apricot, citrus and sweet spice.
The regions that matter for it are Jurançon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for mediterranean climate.
It blends readily with Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu and Sauvignon Blanc.
Watch for the synonyms: Izkiriota and Ttipia.
At the table it suits prawns with lemongrass, cilantro and ginger, glazed apricot tart and chilled bananas & lychees in sweet coconut milk.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Prawns with lemongrass, cilantro and ginger
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Glazed apricot tart
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Chilled bananas & lychees in sweet coconut milk
Also labelled.
Izkiriota, Ttipia.
Bottles to look for.
- Camin Larredya Au Capceu Les Terrasses, Jurancon, France
- Camin Larredya Les Grains des Copains, Jurancon, France
- Casale del Giglio Petit Manseng Lazio IGT, Italy
- Cave de Gan Prestige d'Automne, Jurancon, France
- Charles Hours-Clos Uroulat 'Uroulat' Moelleux, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Lafitte Argile Sec, Jurancon, France
- Clos Joliette Moelleux, Jurancon, France
- Clos Joliette Sec, Jurancon, France
Petit Manseng: common questions
01.What does Petit Manseng taste like?+
Petit Manseng tastes of peach, apricot, citrus and sweet spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Petit Manseng from?+
Petit Manseng originates in South West France, France.
03.Where is Petit Manseng grown?+
The key regions for Petit Manseng are Jurançon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
04.What food pairs with Petit Manseng?+
Pour it with prawns with lemongrass, cilantro and ginger, glazed apricot tart and chilled bananas & lychees in sweet coconut milk.
05.What else is Petit Manseng called?+
Petit Manseng is also labelled Izkiriota and Ttipia.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.