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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Aleatico is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for cherries, spice, floral and sweet.
The regions that matter for it are Elba, Puglia, Marche and Lazio.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for hot, dry.
Watch for the synonyms: Red Moscatel, Aleaticu, Moscatello Nero and Vernaccia di Pergola.
At the table it suits black forest gateau, pecan pie and blue cheeses such as gorgonzola.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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black forest gateau
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pecan pie
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blue cheeses such as gorgonzola
Also labelled.
Red Moscatel, Aleaticu, Moscatello Nero, Vernaccia di Pergola.
Bottles to look for.
- Acquabona Aleatico dell'Elba DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Agricola Piano B 'Margotta' Rosato Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Andrea Occhipinti 'Alea Viva' Lazio Rosso IGT, Italy
- Arrighi 'Siloso', Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Le Coste 'Alea Jacta Est', Lazio, Italy
- Brancatelli Re della Valle Aleatico Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantina Stefanoni Colle de' Poggeri Aleatico Lazio IGT, Italy
- Cantine Coppi Aleatico Puglia IGT, Italy
Aleatico: common questions
01.What does Aleatico taste like?+
Aleatico tastes of cherries, spice, floral and sweet. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Aleatico from?+
Aleatico originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Aleatico grown?+
The key regions for Aleatico are Elba, Puglia, Marche and Lazio.
04.What food pairs with Aleatico?+
Pour it with black forest gateau, pecan pie and blue cheeses such as gorgonzola.
05.What else is Aleatico called?+
Aleatico is also labelled Red Moscatel, Aleaticu, Moscatello Nero and Vernaccia di Pergola.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.