Winery Colli di CastelfranciAlta Valle Taurasi
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 Alta Valle Taurasi from the Winery Colli di Castelfranci
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alta Valle Taurasi of Winery Colli di Castelfranci in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alta Valle Taurasi of Winery Colli di Castelfranci in the region of Campanie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alta Valle Taurasi
Pairings that work perfectly with Alta Valle Taurasi
Original food and wine pairings with Alta Valle Taurasi
The Alta Valle Taurasi of Winery Colli di Castelfranci matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of boeuf en daube, soft and inexpensive pasta gratin or lamb epigram in spicy sauce.
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 Alta Valle Taurasi from Winery Colli di Castelfranci are 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Colli di Castelfranci
The Winery Colli di Castelfranci is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 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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The word of the wine: Final
A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.
