Top 100 wines of Irpinia - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Irpinia of Irpinia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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 wine of Irpinia
wines from the region of Irpinia go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of shrimp and zucchini with curry and coconut milk, quiche without pastry or bacon cake.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Irpinia
On the nose in the region of Irpinia often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth in the region of Irpinia is a powerful.
News from the vineyard of Irpinia
Feudi di San Gregorio takes another step towards a fully sustainable business model
This week, Campania-based company, Tenute Capaldo Group announced that it is now a B-Corp. The Group comprises the Feudi di San Gregorio winery in Irpinia, estates in Bolgheri (Campo alle Comete) and Basilicata (Basilisco), and its two Marennà restaurants (one located at the Feudi winery and the other in Capodichino Airport). What is a B-Corp? The B-Corp is one of the most rigorous certifications in the world related to defining social, environmental and governance best practices for businesses. ...
Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’
Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
Severe drought in northern Italy has led to the country’s government declaring a state of emergency in several regions, including Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto. Funds of €36.5m (£31m) would be made available to these regions for drought relief, the government said. Agriculture body Coldiretti said last week that the Po river, which flows across northern Italy to the Adriatic Sea, was almost unrecognisable. Drought in the Po Valley threatened around 30% of n ...