Avarengo is a red grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruit, floral notes, earth, perfume and violet.
It is planted most seriously in Pinerolese.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climate.
On other labels it goes by Crosassera and Rondasca.
At the table it suits mushroom soup, grilled duck and spaghetti and meatballs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Crosassera, Rondasca.
Avarengo: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.