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Synonyms
Cesanese is a red grape variety, with its roots in Lazio, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, floral and red pepper.
It is planted most seriously in Cesanese del Piglio and Cesanese di Olevano Romano.
In the vineyard it is marked by very late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Cesanese Comune and Cesanese di Affile.
At the table it suits duck ragu with pappardelle, sausages with polenta and sticky pork ribs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Duck ragu with pappardelle
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Sausages with polenta
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Sticky pork ribs
Also labelled.
Cesanese Comune, Cesanese di Affile.
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Giacobbe 'Giacobbe' Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore, Lazio, Italy
- Alberto Giacobbe 'Lepanto' Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore Riserva, Lazio, Italy
- Carlo Noro 'Collefurno', Cesanese del Piglio DOCG, Italy
- Carlo Noro 'Foretano', Cesanese del Piglio DOCG, Italy
- Carlo Noro 'La Forcinella' Lazio Cesanese Rosato IGT, Italy
- Casa Divina Provvidenza Cesanese Lazio IGT, Italy
- Casale del Giglio 'Matidia' Cesanese Lazio IGT, Italy
- Casale del Giglio Cesanese Lazio IGT, Italy
Cesanese: common questions
01.What does Cesanese taste like?+
Cesanese tastes of cherry, floral and red pepper. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cesanese from?+
Cesanese originates in Lazio, Italy.
03.Where is Cesanese grown?+
The key regions for Cesanese are Cesanese del Piglio and Cesanese di Olevano Romano.
04.What food pairs with Cesanese?+
Pour it with duck ragu with pappardelle, sausages with polenta and sticky pork ribs.
05.What else is Cesanese called?+
Cesanese is also labelled Cesanese Comune and Cesanese di Affile.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.