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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Rolle - Ugni Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Provence, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, floral, mineral and spicy.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Provence and Toscana IGT.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Semillon.
On other labels it goes by Vermentino.
At the table it suits seared scallops with pickled ginger, cheese-stuffed pimento peppers and grilled sea bass.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Grenache Blanc
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Clairette
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Semillon
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Rolle
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Ugni Blanc
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Food pairings.
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seared scallops with pickled ginger
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cheese-stuffed pimento peppers
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grilled sea bass
Also labelled.
Vermentino.
Bottles to look for.
- Barton & Guestier Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, France
- Chateau de Mille Luberon 'Les Clefs de Mille' Blanc, Rhone, France
- Chateau des Annibals Coteaux Varois en Provence Cuvee La Jouvencelle Blanc,, France
- Chateau Gassier Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire 'Le Pas du Moine' Blanc, France
- Chateau la Mascaronne Cotes de Provence Vita Bella Blanc, France
- Chateau Margui Coteaux Varois en Provence 'Bastide de Margui 1784' Blanc, France
- Chateau Tour St Honore Cotes de Provence T.S.H. Blanc, France
- Domaine Coussin Cotes de Provence La Croix du Prieur Blanc, France
Rolle - Ugni Blanc: common questions
01.What does Rolle - Ugni Blanc taste like?+
Rolle - Ugni Blanc tastes of citrus, floral, mineral and spicy. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Rolle - Ugni Blanc from?+
Rolle - Ugni Blanc originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Rolle - Ugni Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Rolle - Ugni Blanc are Provence and Toscana IGT.
04.What food pairs with Rolle - Ugni Blanc?+
Pour it with seared scallops with pickled ginger, cheese-stuffed pimento peppers and grilled sea bass.
05.What else is Rolle - Ugni Blanc called?+
Rolle - Ugni Blanc is also labelled Vermentino.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.