Counoise (France)
The dark-skinned Counoise grows primarily in the French Rhône valley.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Plum |
 Anise |
 Licorice |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
Red berry flavors are typical for Counoise , with hints of Anise and Licorice.
Profile
Counoise is a light and spicy red wine with high acidity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Antipasti |
 Pasta |
 Sandwich |
 Salami |
 Cheese |
 Pizza |
 Sausages |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Counoise pairs well with Provence and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Hearty Sausages. Gumbo.
Roasted and Grilled Meat. Stews.
Chicken. Pork. Duck. Lamb. Goat.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese. Gruyere.
French Specialities:
Tuna Niçoise.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About
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.
Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
- Côtes du Rhône North (Septentrional)
- Côtes du Rhône South (Méridional)
Côtes du Rhône North
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Côtes du Rhône South
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.