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Synonyms
Saint-Jeannet is a white grape variety, with its roots in Mendoza, Argentina.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to grapefruit, citrus and creaminess.
It is planted most seriously in Luján de Cuyo.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
On other labels it goes by Gros Vert Blanc, Saint-Jeannet Tardif and Vigne de Barrière.
At the table it suits pan-fried scallops with lemon, shrimp ceviche and chicken tikka masala.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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pan-fried scallops with lemon
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shrimp ceviche
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chicken tikka masala
Also labelled.
Gros Vert Blanc, Saint-Jeannet Tardif, Vigne de Barrière.
Bottles to look for.
- Allamand Cuvee Saint Jeannet, Mendoza, Argentina
Saint-Jeannet: common questions
01.What does Saint-Jeannet taste like?+
Saint-Jeannet tastes of grapefruit, citrus and creaminess. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Saint-Jeannet from?+
Saint-Jeannet originates in Mendoza, Argentina.
03.Where is Saint-Jeannet grown?+
The key regions for Saint-Jeannet are Luján de Cuyo.
04.What food pairs with Saint-Jeannet?+
Pour it with pan-fried scallops with lemon, shrimp ceviche and chicken tikka masala.
05.What else is Saint-Jeannet called?+
Saint-Jeannet is also labelled Gros Vert Blanc, Saint-Jeannet Tardif and Vigne de Barrière.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.