Tasting notes
Acidity, Fruity, Body
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickPork tenderloin with prunes and candied shallots
Very measured sweetness from the fruit and caramelized juices complement the roundness and fruitiness of the wine, while the acidity tempers the fat of the pork for a clean pairing.
- Roasted lamb with Mediterranean herbs and olives
Roasted lamb chops with rosemary, thyme, and olives: savory and fatty flavors require body and moderate tannins, while the acidity cuts through the fat and enhances the wine's fruitiness.
- Coq au Vin with mushrooms and bacon
Tender poultry and a deep mushroom sauce balanced by the wine's bright acidity and fruitiness; moderate structure and supple tannins cut through the fat.
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- Pan-Seared Scallops with Clementine Reduction and Ginger
Bright citrus notes elevate the natural fruitiness, while the delicate texture of the scallops complements the light body and clean mineral finish for a sophisticated pairing.
- Roast leg of lamb with herbs and crispy potatoes
The tender meat and herbs highlight the wine's tangy freshness and fruity notes; the roasting juices balance the light woodiness and moderate tannins.
- Bacalhau à Brás with olives and parsley
The soft texture of the cod and the richness of the fried potatoes pair with the wine's medium body; the acidity and olives enhance fruity and saline notes.
Drink before 3 years
Currently drink vintages 2023 and newer
Common varieties
Croatina
Croatina is an Italian red grape variety mainly grown in the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions. It is used in the production of full-bodied and tannic red wines, with aromas of black fruits and spices.