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Valiant

Valiant 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
United States
Top region
South Dakota
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Valiant is a red grape variety, with its roots in South Dakota, United States.

The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to berry, cherry, plum, floral and herbal.

It is planted most seriously in South Dakota and Minnesota.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for cold-resistant.

On other labels it goes by South Sakota 72S15.

At the table it suits tuna rillettes, california rolls and pasta with olives and chilli.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Low
Sweetness
Off-dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
berrycherryplum
Aromas
floralherbal
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 tuna rillettes
02 California rolls
03 pasta with olives and chilli

Also labelled.

South Sakota 72S15.

Valiant: common questions

01.
What does Valiant taste like?
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Valiant tastes of berry, cherry, plum, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Valiant from?
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Valiant originates in South Dakota, United States.
03.
Where is Valiant grown?
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The key regions for Valiant are South Dakota and Minnesota.
04.
What food pairs with Valiant?
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Pour it with tuna rillettes, california rolls and pasta with olives and chilli.
05.
What else is Valiant called?
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Valiant is also labelled South Sakota 72S15.

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