Altus is a wine region of Arkansas Mountain, USA.
Growers build the wines around Muscadine, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Chambourcin, plus one more.
The ground underneath is gravel, loam and sand.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains, plateau and riverside.
Red wine, white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, crisp and fresh, citrus and floral elements and vibrant and effervescent, plus one more.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood, spicy dishes and fruit desserts.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich.
White: Crisp and fresh, Citrus and floral elements.
Sparkling: Vibrant and effervescent, Suitable for celebrations.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Bernhardt Winery 'Sunset' Sweet Muscadine, Altus, USA
- Bernhardt Winery Valentine, Altus, USA
- Mount Bethel Winery Domaine Montel Cynthiana, Altus, USA
- Mount Bethel Winery Harvest Moon Vignoles, Altus, USA
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Seafood
- Spicy dishes
- Fruit desserts
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Altus: common questions
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