Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC is a red wine from Abruzzo.
The main grape is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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.
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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Antipasti |
Charcuterie |
Pasta |
Pizza |
Spicy |
Tex-Mex |
Burger |
Fat Fish |
Chicken |
Lamb |
Pork |
Veal |
Cerasuolo pairs well with Mediterranean Cuisine.
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).
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.