Colli Euganei Rosso (Italy)
Colli Euganei Rosso is a red wine from Veneto in Northern Italy.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Blackberry |
 Flowers |
 Pepper |
 Almonds |
 Spices |
Oak added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Licorice |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Black Cherry. Blackberry. Spices. Herbs. Oaked: Vanilla. Mild Coffee.
Profile
Colli Euganei Rosso has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and good tannins:
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Pasta |
 Lasagna |
 Ham |
 Stews |
 Hamburger |
 Rabbit |
 Duck |
 Steak |
Colli Euganei Rosso pairs best with Rich Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Pasta with Meat. Lasagna.
BBQ. Hamburger.
Braised or Stewed Meat.
Lamb. Rabbit. Duck.
Game. Deer. Venison.
Steak
Cheese:
Medium Aged Cheese.
Italian Specialities:
Lasagne al Forno.
About
Colli Euganei Rosso is a DOC from the volcanic area near Padova (Abano Terme).
45 million years ago Abano Terme area was covered by the sea and the volcanic activity pushed the soil up forming "Colli Euganei". Today the terroir is rich of fossils and volcanic minerals.
Colli Euganei Rosso is similar to Bordeaux wines. It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere and Raboso.
Colli Euganei Rosso is known as "Taglio Bordolese" meaning that the wine resemble the Bordeaux style wines. Somethimes it is almost impossible to taste the difference: lot of quality for the money!