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
The wine region of Irpinia is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinosia or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Irpinia are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Irpinia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, ash or tropical and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or black fruit.
In the mouth of Irpinia is a powerful. We currently count 133 estates and châteaux in the of Irpinia, producing 249 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Irpinia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
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.
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 piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, vegetarian lasagna or lamb mice confit and melting carrots.
