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Key regions
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Pairings
Merlot - Montepulciano is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Marche and Abruzzo, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry and plum.
The regions that matter for it are Marche and Abruzzo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
At the table it suits pasta with a rich meat sauce, roasted duck breast with polenta and pepperoni pizza.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pasta with a rich meat sauce
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Roasted duck breast with polenta
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Pepperoni pizza
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Serenelli 'Boranico' Marche IGT, Italy
- Bossanova Unrouge, Italy
- Cantina Orsogna 'Malverno' Rosso Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
- Cantina Tollo Rosso 409, Abruzzo, Italy
- Fattoria Le Terrazze Planet Waves Rosso Marche IGT, Italy
- Feudi Bizantini 'Passofino' Rosato Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
- Idi di Marzo '1910' Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
- Idi di Marzo Amabilis Rosato Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
Merlot - Montepulciano: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Montepulciano taste like?+
Merlot - Montepulciano tastes of cherry and plum. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Montepulciano from?+
Merlot - Montepulciano originates in Marche and Abruzzo, Italy.
03.Where is Merlot - Montepulciano grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Montepulciano are Marche and Abruzzo.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Montepulciano?+
Pour it with pasta with a rich meat sauce, roasted duck breast with polenta and pepperoni pizza.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.