French Grapes
Douce Noir / Corbeau
Douce Noir is a red grape from Savoie in the French alps.
Douce Noir Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Fig |
 Gravel |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging:
 Oak |
 Cinnamon |
 Tobacco |
 Smoke |
Douce Noir Profile
Douce Noir tends to be fruity, medium-bodied, with high acidity and low tannins:
| BODY: | Medium |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Douce Noir / Corbeau / Bonarda / Charbono
The Bonarda grape has a complicated travelling history, that started in the Italian / French alps.
The grape is an Italian variety historically grown in the Italian Savoie region (that shifted to France in 1860).
Today, only a few hectares are planted in the French Savoie and Jura wine regions.
In Argentina, it is the second most planted red grape variety (after Malbec), but most often used to produce fruity, low tannin, medium-bodied table wines.
It is called:
- Bonarda in Argentina
- Douce Noir or Corbeau in France
- Charbono in USA
Douce Noir Food Pairing
Red wines with high acidity and low tannins are always food friendly.
Douce Noir goes well with most meat dishes and is also light enough to pair with chicken and fish dishes.
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Tuna |
 Spaghetti |
 Pizza |
 Bacon Burger |
 Taco |
 Wrap |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Cured Meat. Smoked Ham. Salami.
Fat Fish. Tuna. BBQ Salmon.
Rich Sausages and Soups.
Tomato Based Dishes.
Roasted Chicken. Lamb. Pork.
Italian Specialities
Pizza.
Lasagna.
Pasta Carbonara.
US Specialities:
Hot Dog.
Wrap. Taco.
Hamburger. Bacon Burger.
Argentinian Specialities:
Empanadas (Filled Pastry).
Curried Potatoes.
Morcilla (Blood Sausage).
Tacos al Pastor (Spit-Grilled Pork).
Mole Sauce (Fruit, Chili, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cumin).
The Ideal Glass for Douce Noir
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
