Top 100 wines of Paestum
Discover the top 100 best wines of Paestum of Paestum as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Paestum and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Paestum
The wine region of Paestum is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viticoltori de Conciliis or the Domaine San Salvatore produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Paestum are Aglianico, Primitivo and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Paestum often reveals types of flavors of cherry, peach or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, floral or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Paestum is a powerful. We currently count 29 estates and châteaux in the of Paestum, producing 98 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Paestum 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 Paestum
wines from the region of Paestum go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), pasta with boursin or lamb shoulder confit.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Paestum
On the nose in the region of Paestum often reveals types of flavors of cherry, peach or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, floral or dried fruit. In the mouth in the region of Paestum is a powerful.
News from the vineyard of Paestum
Hugh Johnson: ‘Veteran wine books are by modern standards short on facts’
When you have an idea that, in your first flush of inspiration, you think deserves to get beyond the breakfast table, you run straight into the modern dilemma. Is it a Tweet? Is it one for Facebook or Instagram? Should you just try it out on your nearest and dearest, or is there a book in it? A slim volume, or does it need several tomes to expound its profundity? My trade being what it is, and royalties being as modest as they are these days, I’ve rather given up on books. Writing new ones, that ...
Sebastian Payne MW retires from The Wine Society
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...
Reaction as Mouton and Margaux 2021 released en primeur
Both Mouton and Margaux 2021 were released en primeur at €420 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, down 2.8% on the 2020-vintage debut last year, according to Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. While the market dynamics vary between these two First Growths, their 2021 grands vins were being sold en primeur as the cheapest of the last four vintages – below current prices on 2018, 2019 and 2020. Merchants were offering Mouton 2021 and Margaux 2021 at £5,100 (12x75cl in bond). Initial signs suggested t ...