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Synonyms
Tazzelenghe is a red grape variety, with its roots in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
The wines show full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to licorice, dark chocolate and earthy spice.
It is planted most seriously in Colli Orientali del Friuli.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Tacelenghe and Tassalinghe.
At the table it suits salmi di capriolo alla friulana, roast lamb with rosemary and chicken and chorizo stew.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Salmi di Capriolo alla Friulana
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Roast lamb with rosemary
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Chicken and chorizo stew
Also labelled.
Tacelenghe, Tassalinghe.
Bottles to look for.
- Casella Tazzeleghe Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Conte d'Attimis-Maniago Tazzelenghe Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Girolamo Dorigo 'Vigneto Ronc di Juri' Tazzelenghe di Buttrio Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Girolamo Dorigo Tazzelenghe di Buttrio Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Jacuss Colli Orientali del Friuli Tazzelenghe, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- La Viarte Tazzelenghe Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Pitticco 'Serika' Tazzelenghe Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Pribus Tazzelenghe Trevenezie IGT, Italy
Tazzelenghe: common questions
01.What does Tazzelenghe taste like?+
Tazzelenghe tastes of licorice, dark chocolate and earthy spice. The wines show full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Tazzelenghe from?+
Tazzelenghe originates in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
03.Where is Tazzelenghe grown?+
The key regions for Tazzelenghe are Colli Orientali del Friuli.
04.What food pairs with Tazzelenghe?+
Pour it with salmi di capriolo alla friulana, roast lamb with rosemary and chicken and chorizo stew.
05.What else is Tazzelenghe called?+
Tazzelenghe is also labelled Tacelenghe and Tassalinghe.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.