Red grapeSommo grape guide

Royalty

Royalty wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
USA
Top region
San Joaquin Valley
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Royalty is a red grape variety, and it traces back to California, USA.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for berry, plum, herbaceous notes, floral notes, spice and earthy aromas.

The regions that matter for it are San Joaquin Valley.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm climate.

Watch for the synonyms: Royalty 1390.

At the table it suits pork and beef stew, chili con carne and pizza with salami and mushrooms.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
berryplumherbaceous notes
Aromas
floral notesspiceearthy aromas
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Pork and beef stew
02 Chili con carne
03 Pizza with salami and mushrooms

Also labelled.

Royalty 1390.

Royalty: common questions

01.
What does Royalty taste like?
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Royalty tastes of berry, plum, herbaceous notes, floral notes, spice and earthy aromas. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Royalty from?
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Royalty originates in California, USA.
03.
Where is Royalty grown?
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The key regions for Royalty are San Joaquin Valley.
04.
What food pairs with Royalty?
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Pour it with pork and beef stew, chili con carne and pizza with salami and mushrooms.
05.
What else is Royalty called?
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Royalty is also labelled Royalty 1390.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.

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