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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Groppello is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Lombardy, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for bitter almonds, nutty notes, slightly bitter and nutty.
The regions that matter for it are Garda and Riviera del Garda Classico.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Sangiovese, Marzemino and Barbera.
Watch for the synonyms: Rossignola.
At the table it suits tuna and rice salad, chicken quesadilla and pork ribs marinated in harissa.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Sangiovese
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Marzemino
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Barbera
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Sangiovese
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Marzemino
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Barbera
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Food pairings.
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Tuna and rice salad
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Chicken quesadilla
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Pork ribs marinated in harissa
Also labelled.
Rossignola.
Bottles to look for.
- Avanzi 'Predelli' Groppello Riviera del Garda Classico, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca' Botta 'Le Renette' Rosato Verona IGT, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina Bottenago Groppello Riviera del Garda Classico, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantina La Meridiana Groppello Riviera del Garda Classico, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantine Scolari 'Bellerica' Riviera del Garda Classico Chiaretto, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantrina 'A Rose is a Rose is a Rose' Riviera del Garda Classico Valtenesi, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantrina Groppello Garda Classico, Lombardy, Italy
- Conti Thun 'Bolle di Micaela' Brut Rose, Lombardy, Italy
Groppello: common questions
01.What does Groppello taste like?+
Groppello tastes of bitter almonds, nutty notes, slightly bitter and nutty. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Groppello from?+
Groppello originates in Lombardy, Italy.
03.Where is Groppello grown?+
The key regions for Groppello are Garda and Riviera del Garda Classico.
04.What food pairs with Groppello?+
Pour it with tuna and rice salad, chicken quesadilla and pork ribs marinated in harissa.
05.What else is Groppello called?+
Groppello is also labelled Rossignola.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.