Counoise

Counoise is a versatile red grape variety known for its vibrant fruit flavors, refreshing acidity, and use as a blending grape in the production of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône-style wines, adding freshness and complexity to the final blend

Varietal origin: Counoise is believed to have originated in the Rhône Valley of France, particularly in the southern region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it has been grown for centuries.

Typical taste profile: Counoise wines are typically medium-bodied with moderate tannins and refreshing acidity. They are known for their vibrant fruit flavors, including red berry, cherry, and raspberry, often with floral and spice notes. Counoise is valued for its ability to bring freshness, brightness, and complexity to blends, particularly in the Rhône-style wines.

Regional styles: Counoise is primarily used as a blending grape in the production of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it adds freshness and complexity to the wine. It is also used in other Rhône-style wines, particularly in the southern Rhône Valley, as well as in some rosé wines. Counoise is also grown in small quantities in other wine regions around the world, such as California, where it is used in blending to add complexity and freshness to red wine styles.