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Ventura

Ventura wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light-medium
Origin
USA
Top region
New York
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Ventura is a white grape variety, with its roots in New York, USA.

The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to apple, pear and foxy.

It is planted most seriously in New York.

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

On other labels it goes by Vineland 51061.

At the table it suits tuna niçoise, waldorf salad and barbecued chicken skewers.

The structure.

Body
Light-medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
applepear
Aromas
foxy
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Tuna niçoise
02 Waldorf salad
03 Barbecued chicken skewers

Also labelled.

Vineland 51061.

Ventura: common questions

01.
What does Ventura taste like?
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Ventura tastes of apple, pear and foxy. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Ventura from?
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Ventura originates in New York, USA.
03.
Where is Ventura grown?
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The key regions for Ventura are New York.
04.
What food pairs with Ventura?
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Pour it with tuna niçoise, waldorf salad and barbecued chicken skewers.
05.
What else is Ventura called?
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Ventura is also labelled Vineland 51061.

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

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