Winery IlluminatiIlico
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or veal.
The Ilico of the Winery Illuminati is in the top 10 of wines of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Taste structure of the Ilico from the Winery Illuminati
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ilico of Winery Illuminati in the region of Abruzzo is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ilico of Winery Illuminati in the region of Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Ilico
Pairings that work perfectly with Ilico
Original food and wine pairings with Ilico
The Ilico of Winery Illuminati matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ) or veal with cream and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Illuminati's Ilico.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
Structured, taut reds with a clear ruby robe that quickly evolves towards tawny, firm tannins and sharp high acidity (hence its name, xino-mavro = acid-black), with aromas of red cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, dried herbs, spice, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, often compared to Nebbiolo. Absolute star of Naoussa PDO in Greek Macedonia, also Amyndeo PDO. Very late-ripening autochthonous Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ilico from Winery Illuminati are 2007, 2017, 1991, 2011 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Illuminati
The Winery Illuminati is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Italian star of accessible, structured reds (no link to the Tuscan town). Montepulciano grape (min. 85%): deep robe, intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, sweet spices and balsamic notes, round tannins and a juicy finish. Direct, fruity everyday style, or denser Riserva aged in barrel for cellaring.
The wine region of Abruzzo
Accessible, identity-driven Italian duo. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo as red: deep colour, intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, sweet spices and balsamic notes, round tannins and a gourmet finish, from everyday to age-worthy Riserva. Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOCG as a fleshy, fruity rosé (strawberry, pomegranate). Trebbiano d'Abruzzo as a straight white with citrus and white flowers, sublimated by a few cult producers (Valentini).
The word of the wine: Oenophile
A person who is interested in the world of wine and more particularly in wine tasting.
