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Sabrevois

Sabrevois 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
Minnesota
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Sabrevois is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Minnesota, USA.

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

Look for berry, cherry, plum, fruit and floral.

The regions that matter for it are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Quebec.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for cold-hardy.

It blends readily with Frontenac.

Watch for the synonyms: E.S. 2-1-9.

At the table it suits grilled meats, pasta dishes and cheese platters.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
berrycherryplum
Aromas
fruitfloral
Styles
dry redrosé

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 grilled meats
02 pasta dishes
03 cheese platters

Also labelled.

E.S. 2-1-9.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery Sabrevois, Wisconsin, USA
  • Edwin Brix Vineyard Sabrevois, Wisconsin, USA
  • Tassel Ridge Sabrevois, Iowa, USA
  • Vigneto del Bino Sabrevois, Illinois, USA
  • Vines & Rushes Winery Sabrevois Dry, Wisconsin, USA
  • Vines & Rushes Winery Sabrevois Semi-Sweet, Wisconsin, USA
  • Ziegler Winery Sabrevois, Wisconsin, USA

Sabrevois: common questions

01.
What does Sabrevois taste like?
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Sabrevois tastes of berry, cherry, plum, fruit and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Sabrevois from?
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Sabrevois originates in Minnesota, USA.
03.
Where is Sabrevois grown?
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The key regions for Sabrevois are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Quebec.
04.
What food pairs with Sabrevois?
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Pour it with grilled meats, pasta dishes and cheese platters.
05.
What else is Sabrevois called?
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Sabrevois is also labelled E.S. 2-1-9.

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

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