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Key regions
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Synonyms
Ancellotta is a red grape variety, with its roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to ripe berry, floral notes, soft and fruit-driven.
It is planted most seriously in Emilia-Romagna and Serra Gaucha.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Lambrusco, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
On other labels it goes by Balsamina Nero, Lancelotta and Uvino.
At the table it suits smoked prosciutto, sirloin steak and sausage casserole.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Lambrusco
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Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Lambrusco
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Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Food pairings.
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smoked prosciutto
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sirloin steak
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sausage casserole
Also labelled.
Balsamina Nero, Lancelotta, Uvino.
Bottles to look for.
- Audace 'Secchia' Ancelota, Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
- Battistello Ancellotta, Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
- Bodega del Carmen 'Nido del Tigre' Alcaparrosa, Calingasta Valley, Argentina
- Budeguer Partida Limitada Ancellotta, Agrelo, Argentina
- Cantina Puianello Bondamat Ancellotta Rosso Dolce, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cave du Bon Ancellotta Eleve en Barrique, Echichens, Switzerland
- Corte Pagliare Verdieri 'Uvino' Sabbioneta IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Dal Pizzol Ancelotta, Bento Goncalves, Brazil
Ancellotta: common questions
01.What does Ancellotta taste like?+
Ancellotta tastes of ripe berry, floral notes, soft and fruit-driven. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ancellotta from?+
Ancellotta originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.Where is Ancellotta grown?+
The key regions for Ancellotta are Emilia-Romagna and Serra Gaucha.
04.What food pairs with Ancellotta?+
Pour it with smoked prosciutto, sirloin steak and sausage casserole.
05.What else is Ancellotta called?+
Ancellotta is also labelled Balsamina Nero, Lancelotta and Uvino.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.