Winery PietratorciaForastera
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Forastera from the Winery Pietratorcia
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Forastera of Winery Pietratorcia in the region of Campania is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Forastera
Pairings that work perfectly with Forastera
Original food and wine pairings with Forastera
The Forastera of Winery Pietratorcia matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of shrimp and chorizo risotto, salmon and goat cheese quiche or baked potato churros.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pietratorcia's Forastera.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Forastera from Winery Pietratorcia are 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Pietratorcia
The Winery Pietratorcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Ischia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ischia
The wine region of Ischia is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antonio Mazzella or the Domaine Cenatiempo produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ischia are Viognier, Sangiovese and Aglianico, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ischia often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, oaky or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit 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: Green
Said of a wine that is too acidic or marked by unpleasant vegetal tastes.
