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Key regions
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Synonyms
Valdiguie is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and low alcohol.
Look for fruit-forward and juicy.
The regions that matter for it are California.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and high-yielding vigour.
Watch for the synonyms: Napa Gamay, Gros Auxerrois and Brocal.
At the table it suits brandade, southern-fried chicken wings and charcuterie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Brandade
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Southern-fried chicken wings
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Charcuterie
Also labelled.
Napa Gamay, Gros Auxerrois, Brocal.
Bottles to look for.
- Birdhorse Valdiguie, Suisun Valley, USA
- Broc Cellars Valdiguie, Solano County Green Valley, USA
- Buddy Buddy 'Valley Girl' Valdiguie, Solano County Green Valley, USA
- Buena Vista Winery The Count's Selection Valdiguie, Calistoga, USA
- Clendenen Family Vineyards G-15 Valdiguie, Paso Robles Highlands District, USA
- Cruse Wine Co. Demo Series Sparkling Valdiguie, Napa Valley, USA
- Cruse Wine Co. Valdiguie Petillant Naturel, Napa Valley, USA
- Cruse Wine Co. Valdiguie, Napa Valley, USA
Valdiguie: common questions
01.What does Valdiguie taste like?+
Valdiguie tastes of fruit-forward and juicy. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Valdiguie from?+
Valdiguie originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Valdiguie grown?+
The key regions for Valdiguie are California.
04.What food pairs with Valdiguie?+
Pour it with brandade, southern-fried chicken wings and charcuterie.
05.What else is Valdiguie called?+
Valdiguie is also labelled Napa Gamay, Gros Auxerrois and Brocal.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.