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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Olivella is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Campania, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits and herbal notes.
The regions that matter for it are Lazio and Campania.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Olivella Nera, Livella and Sciascinoso.
At the table it suits spaghetti with clams, baked salmon and gazpacho.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Spaghetti with clams
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Baked salmon
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Gazpacho
Also labelled.
Olivella Nera, Livella, Sciascinoso.
Bottles to look for.
- La Masseria di Sessa Aurunco Roccamonfina IGT Rosso, Campania, Italy
- Palazzo Tronconi 'Donnico' Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- Tenuta Fontana 'Civico 1 Uno' Sciascinoso Campania IGT, Italy
Olivella: common questions
01.What does Olivella taste like?+
Olivella tastes of red fruits and herbal notes. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Olivella from?+
Olivella originates in Campania, Italy.
03.Where is Olivella grown?+
The key regions for Olivella are Lazio and Campania.
04.What food pairs with Olivella?+
Pour it with spaghetti with clams, baked salmon and gazpacho.
05.What else is Olivella called?+
Olivella is also labelled Olivella Nera, Livella and Sciascinoso.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.