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Key regions
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Synonyms
Tintilia is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Molise, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for prunes, plums, sour cherries, licorice and black pepper.
The regions that matter for it are Molise.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Tintilla.
At the table it suits lamb with lemon, egg and cheese sauce, braised pork chops with prune and mature grana padano cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Lamb with lemon, egg and cheese sauce
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Braised pork chops with prune
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Mature Grana Padano cheese
Also labelled.
Tintilla.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Vinica 'Beat' Tintilia del Molise, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Vinica Lame del Sorbo Tintilia del Molise Rosato, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Vinica Lame del Sorbo Tintilia del Molise, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Vinica Lame del Sorbo Tintilia Riserva del Molise, Italy
- Campi Valerio 'Opalia' Tintilia del Molise, Italy
- Cantine Salvatore 'Rutilia' Tintilia del Molise, Italy
- Catabbo 'Noviss Rose' Spumante Brut Rose, Molise, Italy
- Catabbo 'S' Tintilia del Molise, Italy
Tintilia: common questions
01.What does Tintilia taste like?+
Tintilia tastes of prunes, plums, sour cherries, licorice and black pepper. Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Tintilia from?+
Tintilia originates in Molise, Italy.
03.Where is Tintilia grown?+
The key regions for Tintilia are Molise.
04.What food pairs with Tintilia?+
Pour it with lamb with lemon, egg and cheese sauce, braised pork chops with prune and mature grana padano cheese.
05.What else is Tintilia called?+
Tintilia is also labelled Tintilla.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.