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Capriano del Colle

Capriano del Colle wine guide: the wine region in Italy, its Marzemino, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Italy
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Marzemino
Styles
red · white · sparkling
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Capriano del Colle is a wine region of Lombardy, Italy.

The signature grape is Marzemino, backed by Merlot, Sangiovese and Trebbiano.

The ground underneath is clay and limestone.

The climate is continental, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and south-facing.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.

At the table these bottles work with pasta dishes, grilled meats, seafood and soft cheeses.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
ClayLimestone
Climate
ContinentalTemperate
Terrain
SlopesSouth-facing
Styles
redwhitesparkling

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • La Contessa 'La Bianca' Capriano del Colle, Lombardy, Italy
  • Lazzari 'Bastian Contrario' Capriano del Colle Superiore, Lombardy, Italy
  • Lazzari 'Berzami' Capriano del Colle Marzemino, Lombardy, Italy
  • Lazzari 'Fausto' Capriano del Colle Bianco, Lombardy, Italy
  • Lazzari Riserva degli Angeli Capriano del Colle Riserva, Lombardy, Italy
  • San Michele '1884' Capriano del Colle Rosso Riserva, Lombardy, Italy
  • San Michele 'Carme' Capriano del Colle, Lombardy, Italy
  • San Michele 'Otten 2' Capriano del Colle Superiore, Lombardy, Italy

At the table.

  • Pasta dishes
  • Grilled meats
  • Seafood
  • Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 16 to 18°C.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Capriano del Colle: common questions

01.
What grapes is Capriano del Colle known for?
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Marzemino is the signature grape of Capriano del Colle. Merlot, Sangiovese and Trebbiano are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Capriano del Colle make?
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Capriano del Colle produces red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Capriano del Colle?
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You will find Capriano del Colle in Italy, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Capriano del Colle wine?
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Try pasta dishes, grilled meats, seafood and soft cheeses.
05.
How long does Capriano del Colle wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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