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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Rondo is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Rheinhessen and Rheingau, Germany.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The regions that matter for it are Germany, England, Netherlands and Denmark.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for cold climates.
Watch for the synonyms: Geisenheim 6494-5.
At the table it suits meatloaf with mustard sauce, lamb cutlets with mashed potatoes and beef casserole with carrots and beans.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Germany
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England
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Netherlands
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Denmark
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Wales
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Sweden
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Food pairings.
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Meatloaf with mustard sauce
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Lamb cutlets with mashed potatoes
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Beef casserole with carrots and beans
Also labelled.
Geisenheim 6494-5.
Bottles to look for.
- Animale Rondo, Puget Sound, USA
- Bolney Estate Lychgate Red, Sussex, England
- Cheriton Wood Wines 'Alice May', Wales
- Gwinllan Conwy Rondo, Wales
- Hebron Vienyard Natural Amphora Rondo, Wales
- Kelleris Vingaard Utopia 'Renee' Brut Rose, Denmark
- Kelleris Vingaard Utopia BullsEye, Denmark
- Kelleris Vingaard Utopia Fransk Barrique Rondo, Denmark
Rondo: common questions
01.Where is Rondo from?+
Rondo originates in Rheinhessen and Rheingau, Germany.
02.Where is Rondo grown?+
The key regions for Rondo are Germany, England, Netherlands, Denmark and Wales, plus one more.
03.What food pairs with Rondo?+
Pour it with meatloaf with mustard sauce, lamb cutlets with mashed potatoes and beef casserole with carrots and beans.
04.What else is Rondo called?+
Rondo is also labelled Geisenheim 6494-5.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.