Top 100 red wines of Irpinia
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Irpinia of Irpinia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Irpinia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Irpinia
Province of Avellino in Campania, land of three Southern DOCGs (Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo) on volcanic high-altitude vineyards. Aglianico reigns in red ('Barolo of the South') with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing. Opulent Fiano white (honey, hazelnut, yellow fruits), taut and mineral Greco di Tufo (pear, citrus, smoke). Noble, gastronomic southern wines.
Discover the grape variety: Piedirosso
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, spices, Mediterranean garrigue and volcanic mineral notes. Sunny Campanian profile for early drinking or short ageing. Essential component of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC and star of Campanian DOC reds (Ischia, Capri). Indigenous Italian black variety from Campania.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Irpinia
red wines from the region of Irpinia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or lamb tagine with quince.
