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Matrassa is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Azerbaijan, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for dark berries, spice, vanilla, earth, herbs and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Azerbaijan and Kakheti.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for prefer warmer regions.
Watch for the synonyms: Madrasa, Shirai Kara, Madraza and Shirei.
At the table it suits minced lamb with fennel, mint and cinnamon, mongolian beef and braised lamb shanks.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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minced lamb with fennel, mint and cinnamon
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Mongolian beef
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braised lamb shanks
Also labelled.
Madrasa, Shirai Kara, Madraza, Shirei.
Matrassa: common questions
01.What does Matrassa taste like?+
Matrassa tastes of dark berries, spice, vanilla, earth, herbs and oak. Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Matrassa from?+
Matrassa originates in Azerbaijan, Georgia.
03.Where is Matrassa grown?+
The key regions for Matrassa are Azerbaijan and Kakheti.
04.What food pairs with Matrassa?+
Pour it with minced lamb with fennel, mint and cinnamon, mongolian beef and braised lamb shanks.
05.What else is Matrassa called?+
Matrassa is also labelled Madrasa, Shirai Kara, Madraza and Shirei.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.