Counoise (France)
The dark-skinned Counoise grows primarily in the French Rhône valley.
Counoise Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Plum |
 Anise |
 Licorice |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
Red berry flavors are typical for Counoise , with hints of Anise and Licorice.
Counoise 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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Counoise Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Antipasti |
 Pasta |
 Sandwich |
 Salami |
 Cheese |
 Pizza |
 Sausages |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Counoise pairs well with Provence and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Excellent Pairings
Hearty Sausages. Gumbo.Roasted and Grilled Meat. Stews.
Chicken. Pork. Duck. Lamb. Goat.
Cheeses
Aged Cheese. Gruyere.
French Specialities:
Tuna Niçoise.
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The Ideal Glass for Counoise
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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 South
In Côtes du Rhône South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is most famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
Red Wines:
GSM Wines
Côtes du Rhône South
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Counoise
White Wines:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache Blanche