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 carri of shrimps with chillies, vegan leek and tofu quiche or preparation of the olives (black olives in brine).
Details and technical informations about Winery Pietratorcia's Forastera.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot noir
This grape variety most certainly originates from the Bordeaux region and is registered in the Official Catalogue of vine varieties, list A1. According to genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier (Hérault), it is the result of a cross between the magdeleine noire des Charentes and the cabernet franc. It should also be noted that it is the half-brother of the côt or malbec and that it is not the black form of the white merlot, but its resemblance reminds us that it is indeed a descendant.
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: Body
Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.
