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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Grenache - Sangiovese is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Corsica, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, herbal notes, floral, herbal and rosemary.
The regions that matter for it are Corsica, Tuscany and Sardinia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Watch for the synonyms: Nielluccio.
At the table it suits veal with olives, roasted eggplant with tomato and basil and corsican smoked liver sausage.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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veal with olives
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roasted eggplant with tomato and basil
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Corsican smoked liver sausage
Also labelled.
Nielluccio.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantina LaSelva 'Privo' Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Clos Canereccia Rouge Vin de Corse, Corsica, France
- Clos Santini 'Haute Vigne' Rose, Patrimonio, France
- Clos Santini Rose, Patrimonio, France
- Clos Santini Rouge, Patrimonio, France
- Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi Cuvee Fiume Seccu Rouge, Corsica, France
- Domaine Giudicelli Patrimonio Rouge, Corsica, France
- Domaine Montemagni Patrimonio Rose, Corsica, France
Grenache - Sangiovese: common questions
01.What does Grenache - Sangiovese taste like?+
Grenache - Sangiovese tastes of red fruits, herbal notes, floral, herbal and rosemary. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache - Sangiovese from?+
Grenache - Sangiovese originates in Corsica, France.
03.Where is Grenache - Sangiovese grown?+
The key regions for Grenache - Sangiovese are Corsica, Tuscany and Sardinia.
04.What food pairs with Grenache - Sangiovese?+
Pour it with veal with olives, roasted eggplant with tomato and basil and corsican smoked liver sausage.
05.What else is Grenache - Sangiovese called?+
Grenache - Sangiovese is also labelled Nielluccio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.