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Charbono (char-bo-no)

Regions and Vineyards

Auburn, Clarksburg, Lodi, Fair Play, Lockeford, Shingle Springs

Wineries

Baumbach Wines, Carvalho Family Wines, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, Oakstone Winery, Pasos Vineyards, Sogno Winery

Flavor

Delicate berry fruit, layered at its prime with suggestions of rose petals and mint.

Body

Medium bodied, fairly sturdy, dark.

At the table, pour it with...

Exotic fruit flavors and solid structure make it a fitting candidate for foods not often seen as going with wine, such as Indian and North African.

Curiosities

Some grape authorities claim charbono is the same variety as Italy's popular dolcetto.

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