Wines made from Marzemino grapes of Capriano del Colle
Discover the best wines made with Marzemino as a single variety or as a blend of Capriano del Colle.
A very old variety grown in northern Italy and recently in Sardinia. It can also be found in Greece, New Zealand, etc. In France it is practically unknown. It is most certainly related to Teroldego and Refosco dal Pedunculo Rosso and is said to be the brother of Lagrein, all three Italian varieties. It is also related to completer.
The wine region of Capriano del Colle is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lazzari or the Domaine Tenuta La Vigna produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Capriano del Colle are Marzemino, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Capriano del Colle often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, oak.
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