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Grechetto Rosso is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Lazio, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, spices, earth, herbs, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Colli Etruschi Viterbesi.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Grecherello, Strozza Volpe, Pulce and Uva di San Marino.
At the table it suits penne alla arrabbiata, lentil and tomato stew and marinated pork tenderloin.
Keeps for 5 to 7 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Penne alla arrabbiata
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Lentil and tomato stew
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Marinated pork tenderloin
Also labelled.
Grecherello, Strozza Volpe, Pulce, Uva di San Marino, Pulcincolo.
Bottles to look for.
- Andrea Occhipinti Caldera Lazio Rosso IGT, Italy
- Georgea Marini 'Zero 8' Rosso, Lazio, Italy
Grechetto Rosso: common questions
01.What does Grechetto Rosso taste like?+
Grechetto Rosso tastes of red fruits, spices, earth, herbs, floral and herbal, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grechetto Rosso from?+
Grechetto Rosso originates in Lazio, Italy.
03.Where is Grechetto Rosso grown?+
The key regions for Grechetto Rosso are Colli Etruschi Viterbesi.
04.What food pairs with Grechetto Rosso?+
Pour it with penne alla arrabbiata, lentil and tomato stew and marinated pork tenderloin.
05.What else is Grechetto Rosso called?+
Grechetto Rosso is also labelled Grecherello, Strozza Volpe, Pulce, Uva di San Marino and Pulcincolo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.