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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Melara is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for honeyed fruit, dried citrus fruits, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, honey and toasted nuts.
The regions that matter for it are Vigoleno.
In the vineyard it is marked by very early ripening.
It blends readily with Santa Maria, Bervedino, Ortrugo and Trebbiano.
Watch for the synonyms: Merlara.
At the table it suits dark chocolate, christmas pudding and duck-liver parfait.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Vigoleno
Blends well with.
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Santa Maria
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Bervedino
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Ortrugo
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Trebbiano
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Marsanne
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Santa Maria
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Bervedino
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Ortrugo
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Trebbiano
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Marsanne
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Food pairings.
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dark chocolate
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Christmas pudding
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duck-liver parfait
Also labelled.
Merlara.
Melara: common questions
01.What does Melara taste like?+
Melara tastes of honeyed fruit, dried citrus fruits, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, honey and toasted nuts, plus one more. Structurally it lands at full body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Melara from?+
Melara originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.Where is Melara grown?+
The key regions for Melara are Vigoleno.
04.What food pairs with Melara?+
Pour it with dark chocolate, christmas pudding and duck-liver parfait.
05.What else is Melara called?+
Melara is also labelled Merlara.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.