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Synonyms
Corinto Nero is a red grape variety, with its roots in Sicily, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruits, berries, earth, spicy and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Zante Currant, Korinthiaki, Passolina and Aiga Passera.
At the table it suits penne with italian sausage, mushrooms and peas, pork chops rubbed with cumin and mature cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Penne with Italian sausage, mushrooms and peas
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Pork chops rubbed with cumin
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Mature cheeses
Also labelled.
Zante Currant, Korinthiaki, Passolina, Aiga Passera, Staphina, Patras Currant, Niuriduzzi.
Bottles to look for.
- Caravaglio 'Nero du Munti' Corinto Nero Salina IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Caravaglio 'Scampato' Salina Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta di Castellaro 'Nero Ossidiana' Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta di Castellaro Corinto Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta di Castellaro Rosa Caolino Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Vignedimare 'Scampato' Rosso di Salina IGT, Sicily, Italy
Corinto Nero: common questions
01.What does Corinto Nero taste like?+
Corinto Nero tastes of dark fruits, berries, earth, spicy and floral. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Corinto Nero from?+
Corinto Nero originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Corinto Nero grown?+
The key regions for Corinto Nero are Sicily.
04.What food pairs with Corinto Nero?+
Pour it with penne with italian sausage, mushrooms and peas, pork chops rubbed with cumin and mature cheeses.
05.What else is Corinto Nero called?+
Corinto Nero is also labelled Zante Currant, Korinthiaki, Passolina, Aiga Passera and Staphina, plus two more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.