Underdog Grape · Italy

Teroldego

Pronounced teh-ROL-deh-goh

Teroldego is a native of the Italian Alps that makes deeply colored, dark-fruited reds with real ageing potential — from a single tiny plain most wine drinkers have never heard of.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Trentino, Italy
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Where to buy
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The region

Trentino, Italy

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Teroldego: common questions

How do you pronounce Teroldego?
Teroldego is pronounced teh-ROL-deh-goh.
Where does Teroldego come from?
Teroldego grows in Trentino, Italy.
What does Teroldego taste like?
Expect black cherry, blackberry, tar, wild herb. Closest familiar reference: Syrah or a dark, savory Zinfandel.
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