Winery Cantine LonardoAglianico Irpinia
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 Aglianico Irpinia from the Winery Cantine Lonardo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aglianico Irpinia of Winery Cantine Lonardo 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 Aglianico Irpinia of Winery Cantine Lonardo in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Aglianico Irpinia
Pairings that work perfectly with Aglianico Irpinia
Original food and wine pairings with Aglianico Irpinia
The Aglianico Irpinia of Winery Cantine Lonardo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, capellini with prosciutto or mouse of 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 Aglianico Irpinia from Winery Cantine Lonardo are 2013, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Cantine Lonardo
The Winery Cantine Lonardo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Irpinia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Irpinia
The wine region of Irpinia is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinosia or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Irpinia are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Irpinia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, ash or tropical and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or black 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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
