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Synonyms
Merlot - Sangiovese is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, herbs, spice, floral and earthy.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany, California and Australia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Watch for the synonyms: Merlot-Sangiovese.
At the table it suits shepherd’s pie, mushroom pappardelle and rustic pork sausage.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Shepherd's pie
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Mushroom pappardelle
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Rustic pork sausage
Also labelled.
Merlot-Sangiovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Andrea Paoletti 'Rancore' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Avignonesi Capannelle 50&50 Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bertinga Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bigi Vipra Rossa Umbria IGT, Italy
- Cantine Leonardo da Vinci Monna Lisa Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantine Leonardo da Vinci Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello di Ama 'Purple Rose' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Italy
Merlot - Sangiovese: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Sangiovese taste like?+
Merlot - Sangiovese tastes of dark fruit, herbs, spice, floral and earthy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Sangiovese from?+
Merlot - Sangiovese originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Merlot - Sangiovese grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Sangiovese are Tuscany, California and Australia.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Sangiovese?+
Pour it with shepherd's pie, mushroom pappardelle and rustic pork sausage.
05.What else is Merlot - Sangiovese called?+
Merlot - Sangiovese is also labelled Merlot-Sangiovese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.