Wine at the Table
Teroldego Rotaliano
The short answer
Teroldego Rotaliano is a red Italian wine from Trentino, made from Teroldego. It tastes dark, juicy, blackberry and pairs best with sausage, polenta and hearty pasta.
- Style
- Dark, juicy, blackberry, Trentino
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13.5% ABV
Where it comes from
Grown on the Campo Rotaliano valley floor north of Trento.
What you need
- Grape: Teroldego
- Region: Trentino
- Style: Dark, juicy, blackberry
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: sausage, polenta and hearty pasta.
- 03
Larry's tip. Alpine red with southern color.
Larry’s rule: Alpine red with southern color.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Teroldego Rotaliano?
Teroldego Rotaliano pairs well with sausage, polenta and hearty pasta.
What grape is Teroldego Rotaliano made from?
Teroldego, grown in Trentino.
What does Teroldego Rotaliano taste like?
Dark, juicy, blackberry.
What temperature should Teroldego Rotaliano be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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