Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine - Cretazzo Aglianico Irpinia

Winery Crypta Castagnara CantineCretazzo Aglianico Irpinia

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Cretazzo Aglianico Irpinia of Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine is a red wine from the region of Irpinia of Campanie.
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 Cretazzo Aglianico Irpinia from the Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cretazzo Aglianico Irpinia of Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Details and technical informations about Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine's Cretazzo Aglianico Irpinia.

Winemaker
Sergio Spiniello
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Informations about the Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Irpinia in the region of Campanie
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The Winery Crypta Castagnara Cantine 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.

Top wine Campanie
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 750 of of Irpinia wines
In the top 100000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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 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: Seeds

A maximum of four, located in the heart of the grape berry, they contain tannins and nitrogenous matter.

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