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Key regions
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Pairings
Albarossa is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit, dried herbs, spicy herbs, violet and rose.
The regions that matter for it are Monferrato.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for hillside sites with good sunlight and ventilation.
At the table it suits italian beef stew (spezzatino di manzo), pasta with sausages and mushrooms and duck confit.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Italian beef stew (Spezzatino di manzo)
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Pasta with sausages and mushrooms
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Duck confit
Bottles to look for.
- Banfi Vigne Regali La Lus di uve Albarossa Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
- Bava 'Rosingana' Albarossa Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
- Bricco dei Guazzi Albarossa Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
- Cantina La Maranzana 'Le Giare' Piemonte Albarossa, Piedmont, Italy
- Castello di Uviglie '1491' Albarossa Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
- Colle Manora Ray Albarossa, Piedmont, Italy
- Cossetti 'Amarte' Albarossa Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
- Daffara & Grasso Albarossa Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
Albarossa: common questions
01.What does Albarossa taste like?+
Albarossa tastes of red fruit, dried herbs, spicy herbs, violet and rose. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Albarossa from?+
Albarossa originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Albarossa grown?+
The key regions for Albarossa are Monferrato.
04.What food pairs with Albarossa?+
Pour it with italian beef stew (spezzatino di manzo), pasta with sausages and mushrooms and duck confit.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.