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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Ticino is a wine region in Switzerland.
The signature grape is Merlot, backed by Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, plus two more.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as lakeside, slopes and terraces.
The region is known for red wine and dry white wine.
At the table these bottles work with red meats, grilled vegetables and hard cheeses.
Serve chilled.
Grapes planted here.
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Merlot
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Chardonnay
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Cabernet Franc
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Pinot Noir
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Gamaret
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Bottles to look for.
- Agriloro - Tenimento dell'Or 'Sottobosco', Ticino, Switzerland
- Brivio Merlot Baiocco, Ticino, Switzerland
- Brivio Merlot Bianco Rovere, Ticino, Switzerland
- Brivio Merlot Platinum, Ticino, Switzerland
- Brivio Merlot Riflessi d'Epoca, Ticino, Switzerland
- Cantina Monti 'Il Canto della Terra' Merlot, Ticino, Switzerland
- Cantina Pelossi 'Lamone' Riserva Merlot, Ticino, Switzerland
- Castello di Cantone Ungulus Rosso, Ticino, Switzerland
At the table.
- red meats
- grilled vegetables
- hard cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
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Switzerland
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Italy
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Valais
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Aosta Valley
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Rias Baixas
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Sicily
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Rhone
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Ticino: common questions
01.What grapes is Ticino known for?+
Merlot is the signature grape of Ticino. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Ticino make?+
Ticino produces red wine and dry white wine.
03.Where is Ticino?+
You will find Ticino in Switzerland, where it is a wine region.
04.What food goes with Ticino wine?+
Try red meats, grilled vegetables and hard cheeses.
More from here: every wine region in Switzerland, or the wider Switzerland guide.
