Cerasuolo (Italy)
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC is a red wine from Abruzzo.
The main grape is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Typical Flavors
 Sour Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Pomegranate |
 Carnation |
 Geranium |
 Roses |
 Almond |
 Spices |
 Minerals |
Red berry flavors are typical for Cerasuolo.
Hints of Flowers and Spices.
Profile
Cerasuolo is a light red wine with light tannins, good acidity and a fruity taste:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Burger |
 Fat Fish |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Cerasuolo pairs well with Mediterranean Cuisine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Tapas. Rich Fish Soup.
Pasta. Pizza. Mushroom.
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Roasted or Grilled Light Meat.
Fat Fish. Tuna. Mackerel. Swordfish.
Cheese:
Semi Soft. Semi Hard Cheeses.
Pecorino. Scamorza.
Abruzzo Specialities:
Brodetto Pescarese (Fish Soup with Dried Red Bell Peppers).
Mortadella di Campotosto (Local Salami).
If You Like Cerasuolo
You Might Also Like:
| Barbera (Italy) |
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Dolcetto (Italy) |
| Frappato (Italy) |
| Gamay Noir (USA) |
| Garnacha (Spain) |
| GSM Wines (France) |
| Schiava (Italy) |
| Teroldego (Italy) |
The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About Cerasuolo DOC
The name Cerasuolo comes from the dialect word "Cerasa" which means Cherry and it is related to both the color and the taste.
It originates from the Turkish town of Cerasunte where cherries were imported by military-politician Lucullus during the Roman Empire.
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is a new DOC (2010) from the central Italian wine region Abruzzo.
The DOC wine is made from minimum 85% Montepulciano grapes.
Abruzzo
Abruzzo is located in central Italy. The capital is L'Aquila. The lagest city is Pescara.
The region is best known for the Montepulciano grape.
Red Wines:
Colline Teramane
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Terre Tollesi - Tullum
Villamagna
White Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
60% Montepulciano
30% Trebbiano
