Aligoté
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Aligoté from Russia is pale yellow with flavors of green apple and citrus, and a touch of floral notes. It's light-bodied with crisp acidity.
Fruity notes
Body
Tannins
- Origin
- Grapes
- Aligote
- Category
- Still
- Colour
- White
- Primary Flavours
- almond, citrus, pear
- Sugar
- Dry
- Serve
- Cold (7-13°C)
- Strength
- From 11 to 16°
- Price
- $
Last update: January 7, 2025
Information
Aligoté from Russia is pale yellow with flavors of green apple and citrus, and a touch of floral notes. It's light-bodied with crisp acidity. Great with salads and seafood. Perfect for a refreshing drink.
Fun facts
This lesser-known white Burgundy grape produces zesty, citrusy wines perfect for blending or enjoying solo. It’s also the traditional base for a Kir cocktail, a French aperitif with crème de cassis.
Gastronomy
Main:
Snacks & Appetizers:
- Assorted canapés
- Bruschetta
- Fruit Platter
- Fried Garlic Shrimp
- Popcorn
This wine is perfect with:
Aligoté is perfect with "Seafood Platters," where the wine's crispness enhances the flavors, or enjoy it with "Goat Cheese Salad," where its acidity balances the creaminess.
This wine can be drunk without food
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