Winery Borgo San MicheleTaurasi
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 Taurasi from the Winery Borgo San Michele
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Taurasi of Winery Borgo San Michele in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Taurasi
Pairings that work perfectly with Taurasi
Original food and wine pairings with Taurasi
The Taurasi of Winery Borgo San Michele matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, pho ga (vietnamese chicken soup) or lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes.
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 Taurasi from Winery Borgo San Michele are 2006, 2008, 2009, 2007 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Borgo San Michele
The Winery Borgo San Michele is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Taurasi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Taurasi
DOCG of Irpinia in Campania, nicknamed the "Barolo of the South". Aglianico as king grape with notes of black cherry, blackberry, blond tobacco, leather, faded violet, liquorice, oriental spices and volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins and vivid acidity, long ageing (up to 20 years) — noble austere southern red. Min. 3 years ageing, 1 in wood (Riserva: 4 years).
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: OIV
International Organisation of Vine and Wine. Intergovernmental organization studying the technical, scientific or economic questions raised by the culture of the vine and the production of wine.
