Corbeau / Douce Noir (France)
Corbeau / Douce Noir is a red grape from Savoie in the French alps.
Corbeau Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Fig |
 Gravel |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging
 Oak |
 Cinnamon |
 Tobacco |
 Smoke |
Corbeau Profile
Corbeau tends to be fruity, medium-bodied, with high acidity and low tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| 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
Corbeau Food Pairing
Red wines with high acidity and low tannins are always food friendly.
Corbeau 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 Corbeau
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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. |
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Wine Region Savoie
Savoie vineyard under Mont Blanc
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Domaine De L'idylle vineyard in Savoie
Climate
The alpine climate is cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night, which contributes to the freshness and acidity of the wines produced in the region.
Soil
The vineyards of Savoie are often planted on steep slopes, taking advantage of the varied altitudes and exposures.
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