Winery Fonte FrontiniAglianico del Vulture
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 poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Aglianico del Vulture from the Winery Fonte Frontini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Fonte Frontini in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Vulture
Pairings that work perfectly with Aglianico del Vulture
Original food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Vulture
The Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Fonte Frontini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, lamb kleftiko (greek) or axoa from espelette ( 22nd meeting ).
Details and technical informations about Winery Fonte Frontini's Aglianico del Vulture.
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 del Vulture from Winery Fonte Frontini are 2014, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Fonte Frontini
The Winery Fonte Frontini is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture is located in the region of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eubea or the Domaine Vigneti del Vulture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of cream, white pepper or clove and sometimes also flavors of mocha, jam or violet.
The wine region of Basilicata
Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
