Wine Grape: Tazzelenghe
Tazzelenghe is a native red wine grape from Italy's Fruili region. The name comes from two Italian words, Tagliare and lingua, which mean 'cut' and 'tongue' respectively; the grape's high acidic levels and tannins 'cut your tongue'.
Synonyms
Also known as Refosco del Botton, Tàce-Lénghe, Tacelenge, Tazzalenghe Nera, Tazzalenghe Nera Friulana, Tassalinghe, Taze Lunghe, Tazzalingua
Where
Italy: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Principal Wines
Italy: Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Characteristics
Color: Ruby red
Nose: Vinous
Palate: It needs aging to round its high acid and tannic character
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