Marzemino is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, berry, herbal, grassy and sour-cherry.
The regions that matter for it are Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
It blends readily with Sangiovese, Barbera and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Bassanino and Uva Tedesca.
At the table it suits roast lamb with rosemary, garlic, and lemon, dark chocolate truffles and mature blue cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Bassanino, Uva Tedesca.
Bottles to look for.
- Albino Armani Io Domenico Marzemino Vallagarina IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Armando Simoncelli Trentino Marzemino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Ca Lustra Selezioni Zanovello 'Belvedere' Marzemino Veneto IGT, Italy
- Cantina d'Isera Marzemino Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Cavit Bottega Vinai Marzemino Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Concilio Mozart Marzemino Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Costaripa 'Mazane' Marzemino Garda, Lombardy, Italy
- De Stefani 'Stefen 1624', Colli di Conegliano DOCG, Italy
Marzemino: common questions
01.What does Marzemino taste like?+
02.Where is Marzemino from?+
03.Where is Marzemino grown?+
04.What food pairs with Marzemino?+
05.What else is Marzemino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.