Winery AfraSire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa from the Winery Afra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa of Winery Afra in the region of Puglia is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa
Pairings that work perfectly with Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa
Original food and wine pairings with Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa
The Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa of Winery Afra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef strogonoff, pasta with vegetables or oriental lamb skewers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Afra's Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sire Riserva da Una Vecchia Zappa from Winery Afra are 2012, 0
Informations about the Winery Afra
The Winery Afra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Squinzano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Squinzano
The wine region of Squinzano is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Apollonio or the Domaine Conte di Campiano produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Squinzano are Sangiovese et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Squinzano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
The wine region of Puglia
Puglia (Apulia to many English speakers) is a Long, slender wine region in the extreme Southeast corner of Italy's "boot". To use the shoe analogy often used to illustrate the shape of Italy, Apulia extends from the tip of the heel to the mid-calf, where the spur of the Gargano Peninsula juts out into the Adriatic Sea. The heel (the Salento peninsula) occupies the southern half of the region and is of great importance for the identity of Puglia. Not only are there cultural and geographical differences from Northern Puglia, but the wines are also different.
The word of the wine: Metis (grape variety)
A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.
