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Spergola

Spergola wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Italy
Top region
Colli Scandiano
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Spergola is a white grape variety, with its roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

It is planted most seriously in Colli Scandiano.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.

On other labels it goes by Spergola Alata.

At the table it suits tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and cream, cumin-roasted cauliflower and chicken and corn chowder.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and cream
02 Cumin-roasted cauliflower
03 Chicken and corn chowder

Also labelled.

Spergola Alata.

Bottles to look for.

  • Alfredo Bertolani 'Montevangelo' Spergola Bianco Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Alfredo Bertolani 'Spergolino' Bianco Classico Secco Frizzante Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Ca de Noci 'Defratelli' Spumante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Ca de Noci 'Querciole' Bianco Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Cantina Arceto Colle Ventoso Spergola Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Cantina Puianello Rocca Bianello Spergola Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Casali 'Cantastorie' Spergola Frizzante Dolce Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Casali 'Cantastorie' Spergola Frizzante Secco Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Spergola: common questions

01.
Where is Spergola from?
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Spergola originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
02.
Where is Spergola grown?
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The key regions for Spergola are Colli Scandiano.
03.
What food pairs with Spergola?
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Pour it with tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and cream, cumin-roasted cauliflower and chicken and corn chowder.
04.
What else is Spergola called?
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Spergola is also labelled Spergola Alata.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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