Muristellu (Italy)
Muristellu is a red wine grape from the Italian island of Sardegna.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Flower |
 Spices |
 Licorice |
Oak Added Flavors
 Barrel |
 Chocolate |
 Cocoa |
 Leather |
Deep Dark Fruit, Black Cherry, Plum, and Blackberry are typical Bovale flavors.
Hints of Herbs, Flowers, Spices, and Licorice.
Profile
Muristellu is naturally fruity and high in acidity:
| BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Muristellu is a food friendly wine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Pasta with Meat Sauce.
BBQ. Chicken. Turkey.
Spicy Meatballs. Smoked Meat.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine.
Chargrilled. Roasted.
Rabbit. Pork. Lamb. Veal. Beef.
Cheese:
Medium Cheeses.
Pecorino Sardo.
Sardinian Specialities:
Porcheddu Arrustu (Roasted Pork).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About Muristellu
Muristellu has more than 20 different names in the different varieties of the Sardinian language, but is most often labeled Bovale or Muristellu.
Sardegna (Sardinia)
Sardegna is best known for vacation and beaches. The capital is Cagliari.
In the wine world, Sardegna is best known for the white Vermentino and the red Cannonau.
This said, Sardegna is a magical place for wine lovers. Their native grapes, cultivated and kept in existence with real earnestness, are now producing some of the most delicate Italian wines.
Red Wines:
Bovale
Cannonau (Garnacha)
Carignano
Muristellu
Turriga
White Wines:
Moscato Bianco
Vermentino di Gallura
Vermentino di Sardegna
Primary Grapes:
35% Cannonau
30% Vermentino
