Winery Villa RaianoCretanera Taurasi Riserva
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 Cretanera Taurasi Riserva from the Winery Villa Raiano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cretanera Taurasi Riserva of Winery Villa Raiano in the region of Campania is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Cretanera Taurasi Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Cretanera Taurasi Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Cretanera Taurasi Riserva
The Cretanera Taurasi Riserva of Winery Villa Raiano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of baked marrow bones, salmon and spinach lasagna or lamb chops à la champvallon.
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 Cretanera Taurasi Riserva from Winery Villa Raiano are 2001, 0, 2003
Informations about the Winery Villa Raiano
The Winery Villa Raiano is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Taurasi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Taurasi
The wine region of Taurasi is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quintodecimo or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Taurasi are Aglianico, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Taurasi often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, cedar or black olive and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, black plum or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Campania
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.
The word of the wine: Character
Said of a typical wine that stands out for its originality. Used in the plural, it refers to all the organoleptic components of a wine (flavours and tactile sensations).
