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Synonyms
Vernaccia Nera is a red grape variety, with its roots in Marche, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, spices, earth notes, floral, herbal and toasty oak.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
It is planted most seriously in Marche and Umbria.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache.
On other labels it goes by Carnaccia, Guarnaccia, Morone and Tranese.
At the table it suits pasta with prosciutto and vegetables, pizza and pulled pork sandwiches.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pasta with prosciutto and vegetables
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Pizza
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Pulled pork sandwiches
Also labelled.
Carnaccia, Guarnaccia, Morone, Tranese, Uva Salerno.
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Quacquarini 'Petronio' Marche IGT, Italy
- Alberto Quacquarini Serrapetrona, Marche, Italy
- Alberto Quacquarini Vernaccia di Serrapetrona Spumante Dolce DOCG, Marche, Italy
- Alberto Quacquarini Vernaccia di Serrapetrona Spumante Secco DOCG, Marche, Italy
- Angelini Pergola Rosso, Marche, Italy
- Antico Terren Ottavi 'Pianetta di Cagnore' I Terreni di Sanseverino Rosso Superiore, Marche, Italy
- Colleluce 'XXIV Canto', Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, Italy
- Colleluce Vernaccia di Serrapetrona Dolce DOCG, Marche, Italy
Vernaccia Nera: common questions
01.What does Vernaccia Nera taste like?+
Vernaccia Nera tastes of red fruits, spices, earth notes, floral, herbal and toasty oak. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Vernaccia Nera from?+
Vernaccia Nera originates in Marche, Italy.
03.Where is Vernaccia Nera grown?+
The key regions for Vernaccia Nera are Marche and Umbria.
04.What food pairs with Vernaccia Nera?+
Pour it with pasta with prosciutto and vegetables, pizza and pulled pork sandwiches.
05.What else is Vernaccia Nera called?+
Vernaccia Nera is also labelled Carnaccia, Guarnaccia, Morone, Tranese and Uva Salerno.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.