Alicante Bouschet

Alicante Bouschet originated in France, as a cross between Grenache and Petite Bouschet.  Although it has been primarily used as a blending grape, Alicante Bouschet is also produced with great success as a premium varietal by a select group of California boutique wineries.
Alicante Bouschet Primarily used as a blending grape where color and tannin are needed, only a very few California wineries have offered Alicante-Bouschet as a varietal, and have enjoyed success from high tasting scores. 
Alicante Bouschet wines are of a blackish purple hue, moderately full-bodied with balanced acidity.

Aromas: moderate oak, tannic with hints of ripe black fruits; complex and quite attractive aromatically.

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