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Ticino

Ticino wine guide: the wine region in Switzerland, its Merlot, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Switzerland
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Merlot
Styles
red · dry white
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Signature grapes
8
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.

Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
LakesideSlopesTerraces
Styles
reddry white

Grapes planted here.

01 MerlotDominant Read → 02 ChardonnayMinor Read → 03 Sauvignon BlancMinor Read → 04 Cabernet FrancMinor Read → 05 Pinot NoirMinor Read → 06 Cabernet SauvignonMinor Read → 07 GamaretMinor Read →

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.

01 SwitzerlandSwitzerland Read → 02 ItalyItaly Read → 03 ValaisSwitzerland Read → 04 Aosta ValleyItaly Read → 05 Rias BaixasSpain Read → 06 SicilyItaly Read → 07 RhoneFrance Read →

Ticino: common questions

01.
What grapes is Ticino known for?
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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?
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Ticino produces red wine and dry white wine.
03.
Where is Ticino?
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You will find Ticino in Switzerland, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Ticino wine?
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Try red meats, grilled vegetables and hard cheeses.

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