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Pairings
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Synonyms
Molinara is a red grape variety, with its roots in Veneto, Italy.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
It is planted most seriously in Veneto, Valpolicella and Bardolino.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for not mentioned.
On other labels it goes by Rossanella, Uva Salata and Vespone.
At the table it suits pasta e fasoi, chopped salad with thousand island dressing and turkey meatloaf.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Pasta e fasoi
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Chopped salad with Thousand Island dressing
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Turkey meatloaf
Also labelled.
Rossanella, Uva Salata, Vespone.
Bottles to look for.
- Bertani Bertarose Chiaretto Veneto IGT, Italy
- Buglioni 'Il Vigliacco' Spumante Rose, Veneto, Italy
- Ca Rugate Fulvio Beo Rose Metodo Classico Brut, Veneto, Italy
- Corte Sant'Alda 'Agathe' Rosato Veneto IGT, Italy
- Il Roccolo di Monticelli 'Molina Rosa' Rosato, Veneto, Italy
- Montenigo La Pessa da Pie Veneto IGT, Italy
- Terre di Pietra 'DieciCentoMille' Rosso, Veneto, Italy
Molinara: common questions
01.Where is Molinara from?+
Molinara originates in Veneto, Italy.
02.Where is Molinara grown?+
The key regions for Molinara are Veneto, Valpolicella and Bardolino.
03.What food pairs with Molinara?+
Pour it with pasta e fasoi, chopped salad with thousand island dressing and turkey meatloaf.
04.What else is Molinara called?+
Molinara is also labelled Rossanella, Uva Salata and Vespone.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.