Winery Cantina CalafèTaurasi Rosso
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 Taurasi Rosso from the Winery Cantina Calafè
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Taurasi Rosso of Winery Cantina Calafè in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Taurasi Rosso of Winery Cantina Calafè in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Taurasi Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Taurasi Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Taurasi Rosso
The Taurasi Rosso of Winery Cantina Calafè matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, pasta with asparagus and chicken or lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits.
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 Taurasi Rosso from Winery Cantina Calafè are 2008, 2009, 2007, 0 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Cantina Calafè
The Winery Cantina Calafè is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Taurasi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Taurasi
The wine region of Taurasi is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quintodecimo or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Taurasi are Aglianico, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Taurasi often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, cedar or black olive and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, black plum or citrus fruit.
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: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
