CATAWBA
OVERVIEW:
Catawba is a North American hybrid red grape that was likely discovered near the Catawba River in North Carolina, though its exact origin is disputed. Catawba is used in the production of pink and rose wines.
PRONUNCIATION:
ca-taw-ba
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Catawba is a North American hybrid red grape that was likely discovered near the Catawba River in North Carolina, though its exact origin is disputed. Catawba is used in the production of pink and rose wines.
Acres in Missouri:
5.6% - 96 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
Catawba provides sweet aromas with hints of garden-fresh strawberries. Sweet notes will be soft on the tongue with a floral and woodsy twist.
Taste Profile:
Catawba produces a medium-bodied, sweet, fragrant, strawberry-like wine.
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Chilled to 55°F
Food pairings:
Spicy cheeses, baby swiss, pork chops, cold cuts, roasted chicken, sweet barbeque, french fries, rosemary, cinnamon, spicy mustard, light desserts, melon. Learn more by clicking here.
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PORT STYLE
OVERVIEW:
The term “Port” refers to a specific style of wine made in Portugal. However, many Missouri wineries offer products made in a similar style. These sweet, fortified, dessert wines are often made using Norton, the Missouri state grape. Brandy (distilled wine) is added to the already fermenting grape juice. The high alcohol content of the brandy halts the fermentation process, resulting in a product that is both sweet and high in alcohol content.
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Slightly below room temperature 60-65 °F
Food pairings:
Blue cheese, aged cheddar, root vegetables, chocolate, apricots, nutmeg, cinnamon