Winery Conti ZeccaSaraceno Aglianico Salento
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Saraceno Aglianico Salento from the Winery Conti Zecca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saraceno Aglianico Salento of Winery Conti Zecca in the region of Puglia is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Saraceno Aglianico Salento
Pairings that work perfectly with Saraceno Aglianico Salento
Original food and wine pairings with Saraceno Aglianico Salento
The Saraceno Aglianico Salento of Winery Conti Zecca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, chicken wok with chinese noodles or pumpkin parmentier hash.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saraceno Aglianico Salento from Winery Conti Zecca are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Conti Zecca
The Winery Conti Zecca is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Salento to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Salento
Heel of the Italian boot, sunny and generous vineyard. Fleshy reds: signature Negroamaro ("black-bitter") deep and sturdy, notes of black cherry, plum, spices and a characteristic bitter finish, star in Salice Salentino DOC. Opulent jammy Primitivo di Manduria (= Zinfandel) with notes of black fruits, chocolate and raisin. Supple Malvasia Nera.
The wine region of Puglia
Heel of the boot, 80% red vineyard, sunny and generous. Fleshy, jammy Primitivo (= Zinfandel) with notes of black cherry, plum, chocolate and spices, powerful alcohol and melted tannins, a star in Primitivo di Manduria. Deep, structured Negroamaro (black-bitter) with a bitter finish in Salice Salentino. Structured Nero di Troia, spicy Susumaniello.
The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)
Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.
