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Damaschino is a white grape variety, with its roots in Sicily, Italy.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to fruity, straw and aromatic.
It is planted most seriously in Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Catarratto.
On other labels it goes by Damaskino.
At the table it suits tomato and caper salad (dry), pasta with clams and fresh herbs (dry) and pistachio tart (fortified).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Tomato and caper salad (dry)
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Pasta with clams and fresh herbs (dry)
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Pistachio tart (fortified)
Also labelled.
Damaskino.
Bottles to look for.
- Viteadovest Damaschino Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Damaschino: common questions
01.What does Damaschino taste like?+
Damaschino tastes of fruity, straw and aromatic. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Damaschino from?+
Damaschino originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Damaschino grown?+
The key regions for Damaschino are Sicily.
04.What food pairs with Damaschino?+
Pour it with tomato and caper salad (dry), pasta with clams and fresh herbs (dry) and pistachio tart (fortified).
05.What else is Damaschino called?+
Damaschino is also labelled Damaskino.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.