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Key regions
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Synonyms
Coda di Volpe is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Campania, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, tropical fruit, spice and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Campania, Irpinia, Sannio and Vesuvio.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Alopecis, Falerno, Pallagrello Bianco and Guarnaccia.
At the table it suits soft-shell crabs broiled with garlic and breadcrumbs, nasi ayam (ipoh-style roast chicken with aromatic rice) and polenta with parmesan and black pepper.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Soft-shell crabs broiled with garlic and breadcrumbs
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Nasi ayam (Ipoh-style roast chicken with aromatic rice)
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Polenta with parmesan and black pepper
Also labelled.
Alopecis, Falerno, Pallagrello Bianco, Guarnaccia, Durante.
Bottles to look for.
- Amarano 'Lucinda' Coda di Volpe Campania IGT, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Fiorentino 'Zirpoli' Coda di Volpe Irpinia, Campania, Italy
- Bosco de' Medici 'Pompeii' Bianco Pompeiano IGT, Campania, Italy
- Cantina Giardino Paski Coda di Volpe Campania IGT, Italy
- Cantine dell'Angelo 'del Nonno' Coda di Volpe Irpinia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Olivella 'Lacrimabianco' Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco, Campania, Italy
- Casa Setaro 'Munazei' Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco, Italy
- Corte del Golfo Coda di Volpe Irpinia, Campania, Italy
Coda di Volpe: common questions
01.What does Coda di Volpe taste like?+
Coda di Volpe tastes of citrus, tropical fruit, spice and floral. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Coda di Volpe from?+
Coda di Volpe originates in Campania, Italy.
03.Where is Coda di Volpe grown?+
The key regions for Coda di Volpe are Campania, Irpinia, Sannio and Vesuvio.
04.What food pairs with Coda di Volpe?+
Pour it with soft-shell crabs broiled with garlic and breadcrumbs, nasi ayam (ipoh-style roast chicken with aromatic rice) and polenta with parmesan and black pepper.
05.What else is Coda di Volpe called?+
Coda di Volpe is also labelled Alopecis, Falerno, Pallagrello Bianco, Guarnaccia and Durante.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.