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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Monica is a red grape variety, with its roots in Sardinia, Italy.
The wines show medium body, low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, herbs and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Monica di Sardegna and Monica di Cagliari.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
On other labels it goes by Monaca, Mora, Monique and Morillo.
At the table it suits spit-roasted suckling pig, meatballs in tomato sauce and chili con carne.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
spit-roasted suckling pig
02
meatballs in tomato sauce
03
chili con carne
Also labelled.
Monaca, Mora, Monique, Morillo, Nectarea, Pascali, Pensale Nero.
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Loi 'Nibaru' Monica di Sardegna Riserva, Sardinia, Italy
- Antichi Poderi Jerzu 'Camalda' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Atzei 'Aru' Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy
- Atzei Saragat Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Audarya Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Castiadas 'Genis' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina di Dolianova 'In Cantos' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina di Mogoro 'Colle Moresco' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
Monica: common questions
01.What does Monica taste like?+
Monica tastes of red berries, herbs and earth. The wines show medium body, low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Monica from?+
Monica originates in Sardinia, Italy.
03.Where is Monica grown?+
The key regions for Monica are Monica di Sardegna and Monica di Cagliari.
04.What food pairs with Monica?+
Pour it with spit-roasted suckling pig, meatballs in tomato sauce and chili con carne.
05.What else is Monica called?+
Monica is also labelled Monaca, Mora, Monique, Morillo and Nectarea, plus two more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.