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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Barsaglina is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark berry, cherry, earthy, floral and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Sangiovese.
Watch for the synonyms: Massareta, Barsulllina and Bersaglina.
At the table it suits cima alla genovese, wild rabbit stewed with olive oil, tomato, basil and white wine and roasted lamb rack with garlic potatoes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Cima alla Genovese
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wild rabbit stewed with olive oil, tomato, basil and white wine
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roasted lamb rack with garlic potatoes
Also labelled.
Massareta, Barsulllina, Bersaglina.
Bottles to look for.
- Piandaccoli 'Barsaglina del Rinascimento' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Barsaglina: common questions
01.What does Barsaglina taste like?+
Barsaglina tastes of dark berry, cherry, earthy, floral and spice. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Barsaglina from?+
Barsaglina originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Barsaglina grown?+
The key regions for Barsaglina are Tuscany.
04.What food pairs with Barsaglina?+
Pour it with cima alla genovese, wild rabbit stewed with olive oil, tomato, basil and white wine and roasted lamb rack with garlic potatoes.
05.What else is Barsaglina called?+
Barsaglina is also labelled Massareta, Barsulllina and Bersaglina.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.