Winery Messina HofBonarrigo Heritage Reserve
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Primitivo and the Sangiovese.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Food and wine pairings with Bonarrigo Heritage Reserve
Pairings that work perfectly with Bonarrigo Heritage Reserve
Original food and wine pairings with Bonarrigo Heritage Reserve
The Bonarrigo Heritage Reserve of Winery Messina Hof matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or braised veal heart with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Messina Hof's Bonarrigo Heritage Reserve.
Discover the grape variety: Primitivo
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
Informations about the Winery Messina Hof
The Winery Messina Hof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 98 wines for sale in the of Texas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
The word of the wine: Vinosity
When tasting a red wine, a pleasant sensation on the palate with a fruity and sappy character in harmony with a caressing and persistent presence of tannins.
