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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Albarola is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Liguria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for honey, floral and perfume.
The regions that matter for it are Cinque Terre and Colli di Luni.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low vigour and a preference for not specified..
It blends readily with Vermentino and Bosco.
Watch for the synonyms: Bianchetta Genovese.
At the table it suits fresh anchovies with potato and tomato, pasta with basil and pinenut pesto and chestnut cream with raisins and pinenuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fresh anchovies with potato and tomato
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Pasta with basil and pinenut pesto
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Chestnut cream with raisins and pinenuts
Also labelled.
Bianchetta Genovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine Lunae Bosoni Albarola Colli di Luni, Liguria, Italy
Albarola: common questions
01.What does Albarola taste like?+
Albarola tastes of honey, floral and perfume. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Albarola from?+
Albarola originates in Liguria, Italy.
03.Where is Albarola grown?+
The key regions for Albarola are Cinque Terre and Colli di Luni.
04.What food pairs with Albarola?+
Pour it with fresh anchovies with potato and tomato, pasta with basil and pinenut pesto and chestnut cream with raisins and pinenuts.
05.What else is Albarola called?+
Albarola is also labelled Bianchetta Genovese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.