Vaccarese is a red grape variety, with its roots in Rhône Valley, France.
The wines show light body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, pepper and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Rhône Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Brun Argenté and Camarèse.
At the table it suits seared rabbit livers, marinated pork spare ribs and chicken curry.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Brun Argenté, Camarèse.
Bottles to look for.
- Edmunds St. John Alban-Durell Vineyards Viognier, Edna Valley, USA
- Outward Old Oak Vineyard Vaccarese, Willow Creek, USA
- Tablas Creek Vineyards Vaccarese, Adelaida District, USA
Vaccarese: common questions
01.What does Vaccarese taste like?+
02.Where is Vaccarese from?+
03.Where is Vaccarese grown?+
04.What food pairs with Vaccarese?+
05.What else is Vaccarese called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.