Red grapeSommo grape guide

Triomphe

Triomphe 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
England
Top region
Monmouthshire
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Triomphe is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Alsace, England.

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

Look for earthy and savoury.

The regions that matter for it are Monmouthshire and Nova Scotia.

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

Watch for the synonyms: Triomphe d’Alsace.

At the table it suits beef wellington, braised lamb chops and mature english cheddar cheese.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium-low
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
earthysavoury
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Beef Wellington
02 Braised lamb chops
03 Mature English cheddar cheese

Also labelled.

Triomphe d'Alsace.

Bottles to look for.

  • Ancre Hill Estates Pet Nat Triomphe, Monmouthshire, Wales
  • Luckett Vineyards Triumphe, Nova Scotia, Canada

Triomphe: common questions

01.
What does Triomphe taste like?
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Triomphe tastes of earthy and savoury. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Triomphe from?
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Triomphe originates in Alsace, England.
03.
Where is Triomphe grown?
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The key regions for Triomphe are Monmouthshire and Nova Scotia.
04.
What food pairs with Triomphe?
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Pour it with beef wellington, braised lamb chops and mature english cheddar cheese.
05.
What else is Triomphe called?
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Triomphe is also labelled Triomphe d'Alsace.

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

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