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Red Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Various, Global.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, earth and vanilla.
It is planted most seriously in California, Tuscany and Bordeaux.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for varies.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Zinfandel.
On other labels it goes by rare red blend.
At the table it suits grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, spicy dishes and barbecue ribs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled meats
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pasta with tomato sauce
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spicy dishes
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barbecue ribs
Also labelled.
rare red blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Lanzaga 'Las Beatas', Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodegas Juan Gil Azul - Blue, Jumilla, Spain
- Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block, Swartland, South Africa
- Caiarossa Rosso di Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Clos de los Siete by Michel Rolland, Vista Flores, Argentina
- Clos Mogador Vinya Classificada, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Dominio del Aguila Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Red Blend: common questions
01.What does Red Blend taste like?+
Red Blend tastes of blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, earth and vanilla. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Red Blend from?+
Red Blend originates in Various, Global.
03.Where is Red Blend grown?+
The key regions for Red Blend are California, Tuscany and Bordeaux.
04.What food pairs with Red Blend?+
Pour it with grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, spicy dishes and barbecue ribs.
05.What else is Red Blend called?+
Red Blend is also labelled rare red blend.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index.