In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled vegetables with alioli
The wine's garrigue herbs and fresh acidity pair beautifully with charred Mediterranean vegetables. -
Tapas of jamon iberico and olives
Salty cured meat and olive oil complement the wine's earthy, peppery character. -
Pizza Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella echo the fresh red fruit and mineral freshness of this entry-level Montsant.
How to serve Dido Negre
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2005 — Dido Negre first released as the entry-level red of Venus la Universal
Facts
- Producer
- Venus la Universal
- 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.