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Synonyms
Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Umbria, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to black cherry, blackberry, earthy and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Montefalco.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Merlot Sagrantino Sangiovese.
At the table it suits truffle omelette, hearty beef and vegetable soup and tuscan cured meats.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pinot Noir
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Syrah
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Merlot
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Sagrantino
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Sangiovese
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Food pairings.
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truffle omelette
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hearty beef and vegetable soup
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Tuscan cured meats
Also labelled.
Merlot Sagrantino Sangiovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy
- Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy
- Briziarelli Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy
- Cantina Fratelli Pardi Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy
- Cantine Adanti Arquata Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy
- Cantine Adanti Arquata Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy
Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese taste like?+
Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese tastes of black cherry, blackberry, earthy and spicy. The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese from?+
Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese originates in Umbria, Italy.
03.Where is Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese are Montefalco.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese?+
Pour it with truffle omelette, hearty beef and vegetable soup and tuscan cured meats.
05.What else is Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese called?+
Merlot - Sagrantino - Sangiovese is also labelled Merlot Sagrantino Sangiovese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.