Winery MartinoPretoriano
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.
The Pretoriano of the Winery Martino is in the top 20 of wines of Aglianico del Vulture.
Taste structure of the Pretoriano from the Winery Martino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pretoriano of Winery Martino in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Pretoriano
Pairings that work perfectly with Pretoriano
Original food and wine pairings with Pretoriano
The Pretoriano of Winery Martino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, my lasagna bolognese (without béchamel sauce) or lamb chops with spanish sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Martino's Pretoriano.
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 Pretoriano from Winery Martino are 2011, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Martino
The Winery Martino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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
Basilicata DOC on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture, nicknamed the "Barolo of the South". Signature Aglianico red king: powerful and structured with hallmark notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, Mediterranean herbs, spice and a volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing (10-20 years in great vintages) — one of Italy's noblest reds. Deep ruby robe, altitude freshness. Volcanic soils, continental climate.
The wine region of Basilicata
Austere region of southern Italy between Campania and Apulia, kingdom of volcanic Aglianico. Aglianico del Vulture signature DOCG on volcanic soils (~1,500 ha at 700 m): powerful, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, liquorice and a smoky mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo and Barolo. Also sun-drenched Primitivo, round Montepulciano. Fresh Greco and Fiano whites.
The word of the wine: Aragnan
A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).
