Winery IorioAglianico del Sannio
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 del Sannio from the Winery Iorio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aglianico del Sannio of Winery Iorio 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 del Sannio of Winery Iorio in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Sannio
Pairings that work perfectly with Aglianico del Sannio
Original food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Sannio
The Aglianico del Sannio of Winery Iorio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, risotto of coquillettes with chorizo or lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits.
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 Aglianico del Sannio from Winery Iorio are 2018, 2017, 2016, 0 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Iorio
The Winery Iorio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Sannio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sannio
Largest DOC of Campania (~10,000 ha) covering Benevento province, realm of Campanian native grapes. Falanghina signature white: lively and accessible with signature notes of pear, lime, orange blossom, Mediterranean herbs and volcanic mineral touch, fresh and long mouth. Structured Aglianico red (black cherry, tobacco, leather), mineral Greco, opulent Fiano (honey, hazelnut), supple Piedirosso. 5 sub-zones including Taburno.
The wine region of Campania
Cradle of southern Italy's great wines on volcanic soils. Majestic Aglianico in red: structured, deep and tannic with notes of black cherry, candied plum, leather and spices, sublimated in age-worthy Taurasi DOCG, the "Barolo of the south". Identity whites of Irpinia: opulent Fiano di Avellino (honey, hazelnut), mineral iodine Greco di Tufo, aromatic Falanghina (peach, flowers). Also supple Piedirosso.
The word of the wine: Animal
Generic smell of aromatic families reminiscent of fur, game, musk, civet, amber and sometimes unpleasant smells of wet hair. The old books on tasting give as an example of animal aroma the belly of hare.
