Winery Pippo GrecoAcquaviva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Aglianico and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
The Acquaviva of the Winery Pippo Greco is in the top 10 of wines of Cilento.
Taste structure of the Acquaviva from the Winery Pippo Greco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Acquaviva of Winery Pippo Greco in the region of Campania is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Acquaviva
Pairings that work perfectly with Acquaviva
Original food and wine pairings with Acquaviva
The Acquaviva of Winery Pippo Greco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of lomo saltado, one pot pasta with creamy chicken farfalle or marinated leg of lamb with herbs.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Acquaviva from Winery Pippo Greco are 2013, 0
Informations about the Winery Pippo Greco
The Winery Pippo Greco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Cilento to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cilento
The wine region of Cilento is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luigi Maffini or the Domaine Luigi Maffini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cilento are Aglianico, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cilento often reveals types of flavors of smoke, spices or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or vegetal.
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: Trimming
A vineyard operation consisting of pruning the upper part of the branches after lifting, either manually or using a trimming machine attached to a high-clearance tractor.
