Winery Alfonso RotoloRespiro Cilento Aglianico
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Respiro Cilento Aglianico from the Winery Alfonso Rotolo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Respiro Cilento Aglianico of Winery Alfonso Rotolo in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Respiro Cilento Aglianico
Pairings that work perfectly with Respiro Cilento Aglianico
Original food and wine pairings with Respiro Cilento Aglianico
The Respiro Cilento Aglianico of Winery Alfonso Rotolo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, cannelloni chicken, pepper and mozzarella or baekenofe (alsatian meat stew).
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Respiro Cilento Aglianico from Winery Alfonso Rotolo are 2016, 2011, 2017, 0 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Alfonso Rotolo
The Winery Alfonso Rotolo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Cilento to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cilento
The wine region of Cilento is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luigi Maffini or the Domaine Luigi Maffini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cilento are Aglianico, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cilento often reveals types of flavors of smoke, spices or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or vegetal.
The wine region of Campania
Campania is a region that forms the "tibia" of the boot of Italy, and whose largest city is Naples. Its name comes from Campania felix, a Latin phrase meaning roughly "happy land". The region has strong historical links with wine and vineyards, dating back to the 12th century BC, and is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy. The considerable influence of ancient empires, including the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines, means that some of the varieties in this region are linked to historical legends.
The word of the wine: Biodynamics
Biodynamic farming method initiated by Rudolf Steiner which forbids all chemical treatments based on synthetic products. Biodynamics is based on the interaction between the movements of the planets and the development of plants and uses preparations based on organic and mineral materials.
