The wine region of Falerno del Massico is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gennaro Papa or the Domaine Nugnes produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Falerno del Massico are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Falerno del Massico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or non oak.
In the mouth of Falerno del Massico is a powerful. We currently count 21 estates and châteaux in the of Falerno del Massico, producing 57 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Falerno del Massico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.
