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Synonyms
Ortrugo is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for tart apple, peach and white flowers.
The regions that matter for it are Colli Piacentini.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for dry, infertile soils.
It blends readily with Malvasia.
Watch for the synonyms: Barbesino, Vernesino Bianco and Altrugo.
At the table it suits shrimp ravioli, baked ocean trout with herb crust and blue cheese, walnut and pear salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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shrimp ravioli
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baked ocean trout with herb crust
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blue cheese, walnut and pear salad
Also labelled.
Barbesino, Vernesino Bianco, Altrugo.
Bottles to look for.
- Barattieri Ortrugo Frizzante Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Bulli Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Camorali Pierluigi Gheppio Colli Piacentini Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantina di Vicobarone 'Almaco' Ortrugo Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantina Valtidone '50 Vendemmie' Ortrugo Colli Piacentini Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantina Valtidone 'Armonia' Ortrugo Frizzante Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantina Valtidone Ortrugo Frizzante Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantine Bacchini Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Ortrugo: common questions
01.What does Ortrugo taste like?+
Ortrugo tastes of tart apple, peach and white flowers. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ortrugo from?+
Ortrugo originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.Where is Ortrugo grown?+
The key regions for Ortrugo are Colli Piacentini.
04.What food pairs with Ortrugo?+
Pour it with shrimp ravioli, baked ocean trout with herb crust and blue cheese, walnut and pear salad.
05.What else is Ortrugo called?+
Ortrugo is also labelled Barbesino, Vernesino Bianco and Altrugo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.