What grape is Madiran?
What grape is Madiran?
Tannat
The main grape variety in Madiran AOC is Tannat, which must make up at least 60% of the vineyard (Vineyards with less than 60% Tannat are still entitled to the appellation through 2022).
What do you serve Tannat with?
Tannat Food Pairing Recommendations The happy pairings of beef, sausage, cassoulet, roasted lamb, duck confit, and assorted aged cheese (reach for Roquefort or Chaumes) will gladly serve to soften the tannins and amplify the rich vibe of the food itself. Tannat has high antioxidants!
Where is the Madiran AOC?
Description to Madiran AOC The red wine appellation is located in the south-west of the wine-growing region of south-west France, adjacent to the Armagnac brandy region. Madiran is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France.
What is the healthiest red wine to drink?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is rated as the healthiest wine because of the high levels of resveratrol. It is made of grapes with thin skin, has low sugar, fewer calories, and low alcohol content.
How do you drink Tannat wine?
Where is Madiran wine made?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Madiran wine is produced around the village of Madiran in Gascony under two Appellations d’Origine Contrôlées (AOCs): Madiran for red wines and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec for white wines.
How many acres are in a Madiran vineyard?
There are 1,300 hectares (3,200 acres) of Madiran vineyards. Madiran was created as an AOC in 1948, and only red wine can be produced under this appellation. The main grape variety in Madiran AOC is Tannat, which must make up at least 60% of the vineyard (Vineyards with less than 60% Tannat are still entitled to the appellation through 2022).
What is Madiran famous for?
Madiran is a village in the gently rolling countryside of Gascony, in the far south-west of France. The area is famous for its indulgent gastronomy and rich, concentrated, tannic Madiran wines.
What is abundant tannin in Madiran wines?
Abundant tannin is a key characteristic of almost all Tannat-based wines. Taming the astringency of these tannins (without removing any of the wine’s essential characteristics) is a key challenge for Madiran winemakers. Various techniques are used to this end.
