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Key regions
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Synonyms
Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for strawberry, blackberry, spice, herbal, rosemary and balsamic.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany and Corsica.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
Watch for the synonyms: Nielluccio.
At the table it suits veal with olives, roasted eggplant with tomato and basil ragout and pork tenderloin with white bean puree.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Petit Verdot
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Syrah
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Merlot
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Sangiovese
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Syrah
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Food pairings.
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veal with olives
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roasted eggplant with tomato and basil ragout
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pork tenderloin with white bean puree
Also labelled.
Nielluccio.
Bottles to look for.
- Badia di Morrona Taneto Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bira Bin Otto, Uco Valley, Argentina
- Buondonno Casavecchia Alla Piazza Campo ai Ciliegi Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Candialle Ciclope Rosso Toscano IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantine Leonardo da Vinci 'Villa Da Vinci' S.to Ippolito Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII 'Settimo' Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello del Trebbio 'Pazzesco' Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello del Trebbio De' Pazzi Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah taste like?+
Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah tastes of strawberry, blackberry, spice, herbal, rosemary and balsamic. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah from?+
Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah are Tuscany and Corsica.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah?+
Pour it with veal with olives, roasted eggplant with tomato and basil ragout and pork tenderloin with white bean puree.
05.What else is Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah called?+
Merlot - Sangiovese - Syrah is also labelled Nielluccio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.