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Vaccarese

Vaccarese 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
Light
Origin
France
Top region
Rhône Valley
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Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

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.

Body
Light
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
red berriespepperspice
Styles
light red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 seared rabbit livers
02 marinated pork spare ribs
03 chicken curry

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?
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Vaccarese tastes of red berries, pepper and spice. The wines show light body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Vaccarese from?
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Vaccarese originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.
Where is Vaccarese grown?
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The key regions for Vaccarese are Rhône Valley.
04.
What food pairs with Vaccarese?
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Pour it with seared rabbit livers, marinated pork spare ribs and chicken curry.
05.
What else is Vaccarese called?
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Vaccarese is also labelled Brun Argenté and Camarèse.

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

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