Winery Cantina dei MonaciTaurasi Monaco 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 Monaco Rosso from the Winery Cantina dei Monaci
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Taurasi Monaco Rosso of Winery Cantina dei Monaci in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Taurasi Monaco Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Taurasi Monaco Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Taurasi Monaco Rosso
The Taurasi Monaco Rosso of Winery Cantina dei Monaci matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, smoked salmon pasta gratin or roast lamb with thyme.
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 Monaco Rosso from Winery Cantina dei Monaci are 2011, 2008
Informations about the Winery Cantina dei Monaci
The Winery Cantina dei Monaci is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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 Campanie
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.
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