Malbo Gentile is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for blackberry, raspberry, rose and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Emilia-Romagna and Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for higher altitudes.
Watch for the synonyms: Turbino.
At the table it suits spaghetti bolognese, chocolate fondant and stilton cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Turbino.
Bottles to look for.
- Casali 'Campo delle More' Malbo Gentile Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Emilio 'Non Ho Che Te' Malbo Gentile Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- La Piana 'Ricordi Perduti' Malbo Gentile Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Podere Il Saliceto 'Malbo' Emilia Rosso IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Podere Il Saliceto 'Malbolle' Metodo Classico, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Quarticello 'Bordone' Malbo Gentile Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Terre d'Este 'Bucamante' Malbo Gentile, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Venturini Baldini T.E.R.S. Malbo Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Malbo Gentile: common questions
01.What does Malbo Gentile taste like?+
02.Where is Malbo Gentile from?+
03.Where is Malbo Gentile grown?+
04.What food pairs with Malbo Gentile?+
05.What else is Malbo Gentile called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.