The dark-skinned Counoise grows primarily in the French Rhône valley.
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Red Currant |
Plum |
Anise |
Licorice |
Spices |
Pepper |
Red berry flavors are typical for Counoise , with hints of Anise and Licorice.
Counoise is a light and spicy red wine with high acidity:
BODY | Light | ||
TANNINS | Low | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
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Olive Oil |
Antipasti |
Pasta |
Sandwich |
Salami |
Cheese |
Pizza |
Sausages |
Chicken |
Lamb |
Pork |
Veal |
Counoise pairs well with Provence and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Excellent Pairing:
Hearty Sausages. Gumbo.
Roasted and Grilled Meat. Stews.
Chicken. Pork. Duck. Lamb. Goat.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese. Gruyere.
French Specialities:
Tuna Niçoise.
The dark-skinned Counoise grows primarily in the French Rhône Valley.
It does not have much colour or tannins by itself, but has a peppery note and
a good acidity, perfect to wine blends and rosé.
It is one of the grapes allowed into the blend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.