Winery Cantine AstroniLettere Penisola Sorrentina
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 Lettere Penisola Sorrentina from the Winery Cantine Astroni
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lettere Penisola Sorrentina of Winery Cantine Astroni in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Lettere Penisola Sorrentina
Pairings that work perfectly with Lettere Penisola Sorrentina
Original food and wine pairings with Lettere Penisola Sorrentina
The Lettere Penisola Sorrentina of Winery Cantine Astroni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of autumn leaves, maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ) or lamb shoulder confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Astroni's Lettere Penisola Sorrentina.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lettere Penisola Sorrentina from Winery Cantine Astroni are 2017, 2019, 0, 2018 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Cantine Astroni
The Winery Cantine Astroni is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Penisola Sorentina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Penisola Sorentina
Campanian DOC on the Sorrento Peninsula facing Capri (Province of Naples), volcanic terraced soils, breezy Mediterranean climate. Piedirosso signature red (≥40%): supple and fruity with cherry, plum, herbs and volcanic mineral hints, smooth tannins — often blended with Aglianico. Falanghina signature white (≥40%): dry and floral with citrus, orange blossom, apple and mineral notes, taut acidity. Sub-zones Gragnano, Lettere and Sorrento.
The wine region of Campania
Cradle of southern Italy's great wines on volcanic soils. Majestic Aglianico in red: structured, deep and tannic with notes of black cherry, candied plum, leather and spices, sublimated in age-worthy Taurasi DOCG, the "Barolo of the south". Identity whites of Irpinia: opulent Fiano di Avellino (honey, hazelnut), mineral iodine Greco di Tufo, aromatic Falanghina (peach, flowers). Also supple Piedirosso.
The word of the wine: ODG
Organisation for the defence and management of wine, set up following the reform of the "syndicats de crus". The ODG is the collective organisation responsible for the defence and management of a product under an official sign of identification and quality and between wine appellations.
