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Synonyms
Piccola Nera is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Carso, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, spice, earth and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Carso.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for tolerant to climatic change.
It blends readily with Refosco.
Watch for the synonyms: Negra Tenera, Petit Raisin, Drobna Cernina and Nera Tenera.
At the table it suits risi e figadini, sausage and lentil hotpot and charcoal-grilled lamb shish kebab.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Risi e figadini
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Sausage and lentil hotpot
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Charcoal-grilled lamb shish kebab
Also labelled.
Negra Tenera, Petit Raisin, Drobna Cernina, Nera Tenera, Plavi Klescec.
Bottles to look for.
- Nicolini Piccola Nera Trevenezie IGT, Italy
Piccola Nera: common questions
01.What does Piccola Nera taste like?+
Piccola Nera tastes of dark fruit, spice, earth and oak. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Piccola Nera from?+
Piccola Nera originates in Carso, Italy.
03.Where is Piccola Nera grown?+
The key regions for Piccola Nera are Carso.
04.What food pairs with Piccola Nera?+
Pour it with risi e figadini, sausage and lentil hotpot and charcoal-grilled lamb shish kebab.
05.What else is Piccola Nera called?+
Piccola Nera is also labelled Negra Tenera, Petit Raisin, Drobna Cernina, Nera Tenera and Plavi Klescec.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.