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Synonyms
Nerello Cappuccio is a red grape variety, with its roots in Sicily, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry.
It is planted most seriously in Etna, Faro and Calabria.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Nerello Mascalese.
On other labels it goes by Nerello Cappuccio.
At the table it suits beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and blue cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Beef & Venison
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Tomato-based Dishes
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Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
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Blue Cheeses
Also labelled.
Nerello Cappuccio.
Bottles to look for.
- Al-Cantara 'La Fata Galanti' Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Calabretta Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantina del Malandrino 'Lupo Cappuccio', Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Colosi Rosso Salina IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Spadafora Nerello Calabria IGT, Italy
- I Vigneri I Custodi delle Vigne dell'Etna Nerello Cappuccio Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Maugeri 'Contrada Volpare' Etna Rosato, Sicily, Italy
Nerello Cappuccio: common questions
01.What does Nerello Cappuccio taste like?+
Nerello Cappuccio tastes of cherry. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Nerello Cappuccio from?+
Nerello Cappuccio originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Nerello Cappuccio grown?+
The key regions for Nerello Cappuccio are Etna, Faro and Calabria.
04.What food pairs with Nerello Cappuccio?+
Pour it with beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and blue cheeses.
05.What else is Nerello Cappuccio called?+
Nerello Cappuccio is also labelled Nerello Cappuccio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.