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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled vegetables with alioli The wine's garrigue herbs and fresh acidity pair beautifully with charred Mediterranean vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Tapas of jamon iberico and olives Salty cured meat and olive oil complement the wine's earthy, peppery character.More wines for ham →
  • Pizza Margherita Tomato and mozzarella echo the fresh red fruit and mineral freshness of this entry-level Montsant.More wines for pizza →

How to serve Dido Negre

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled vegetables with alioli, Tapas of jamon iberico and olives, Pizza Margherita. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Dido Negre was introduced by Venus la Universal as an accessible entry-level red from DO Montsant. The name references the Carthaginian queen Dido, founder of Carthage, a nod to the Iberian Mediterranean heritage.

  1. 2005Dido Negre first released as the entry-level red of Venus la Universal

Facts

Producer
Venus la Universal · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
Classification
DO Montsant
Oak
8 months in used French oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Dido Negre

What does Dido Negre taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Dido Negre?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Dido Negre?

Grilled vegetables with alioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tapas of jamon iberico and olives and Pizza Margherita. The wine's garrigue herbs and fresh acidity pair beautifully with charred Mediterranean vegetables.

What grapes are in Dido Negre?

The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DO Montsant.

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