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Synonyms
Greco Nero is a red grape variety, with its roots in Calabria, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, cherry, black fruit, cinnamon and clove.
It is planted most seriously in Calabria.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and none mentioned vigour.
It blends readily with Gaglioppo.
On other labels it goes by Greco nera.
At the table it suits spaghetti bolognese, rogan josh and ratatouille.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Spaghetti bolognese
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Rogan josh
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ratatouille
Also labelled.
Greco nera.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Nasciri Greco Nero Calabria IGT, Italy
- Ippolito 1845 'Pescanera' Rosato Calabria IGT, Italy
- Statti Greco Nero Rose Calabria IGT, Italy
Greco Nero: common questions
01.What does Greco Nero taste like?+
Greco Nero tastes of plum, cherry, black fruit, cinnamon and clove. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Greco Nero from?+
Greco Nero originates in Calabria, Italy.
03.Where is Greco Nero grown?+
The key regions for Greco Nero are Calabria.
04.What food pairs with Greco Nero?+
Pour it with spaghetti bolognese, rogan josh and ratatouille.
05.What else is Greco Nero called?+
Greco Nero is also labelled Greco nera.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.