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Rubienne

Rubienne 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
Australia
Top region
Australia
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Rubienne is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Australia.

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

Look for dark fruits, plum, spice, herbal, earth and oak.

The regions that matter for it are Australia.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, drought-prone regions.

Watch for the synonyms: Rubienne.

At the table it suits grilled flank steak (la tagliata), spiced venison skewers and sausage casserole.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
dark fruitsplumspice
Aromas
herbalearthoak
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 grilled flank steak (la tagliata)
02 spiced venison skewers
03 sausage casserole

Also labelled.

Rubienne.

Rubienne: common questions

01.
What does Rubienne taste like?
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Rubienne tastes of dark fruits, plum, spice, herbal, earth and oak. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Rubienne from?
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Rubienne originates in Australia.
03.
Where is Rubienne grown?
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The key regions for Rubienne are Australia.
04.
What food pairs with Rubienne?
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Pour it with grilled flank steak (la tagliata), spiced venison skewers and sausage casserole.
05.
What else is Rubienne called?
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Rubienne is also labelled Rubienne.

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

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