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Where is the grape variety Abouriou found?

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Abouriou is a dark red grape varietal found in south-western France. Though it is slowyly being removed from vineyards in this area it is still by French wine law allowed in Cotes du Marmandais and it is also made into some red Vin de Pays of the south west.

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