Winery Luigi MaffiniCenito Aglianico
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 Cenito Aglianico from the Winery Luigi Maffini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cenito Aglianico of Winery Luigi Maffini 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 Cenito Aglianico of Winery Luigi Maffini in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of smoke, blackberry or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, pepper or black fruits.
Food and wine pairings with Cenito Aglianico
Pairings that work perfectly with Cenito Aglianico
Original food and wine pairings with Cenito Aglianico
The Cenito Aglianico of Winery Luigi Maffini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pasta such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, lamb biryani or pasta with zucchini.
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 Cenito Aglianico from Winery Luigi Maffini are 2014, 2020, 2015, 2009 and 2007.
Informations about the Winery Luigi Maffini
The Winery Luigi Maffini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Cilento to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cilento
Campanian DOC south of Salerno (Cilento Natural Park, 59 communes), Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Aglianico is the signature red (60–75% of the Rosso): dense and complex with black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather, tobacco and balsamic notes, firm tannins — blended with Piedirosso and Primitivo. Fiano ("Santa Sofia") is the signature white (60–65%): vibrant and mineral with citrus, pear, white flowers and a smoky hint. Greco and Trebbiano complement.
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: Lemonade maker
Corkscrew of the wine waiter equipped with a small blade allowing to cut the capsule, a worm and a system of rack allowing to extract the cork easily.
