Winery Porto di MolaContra del Duca
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.
Taste structure of the Contra del Duca from the Winery Porto di Mola
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Contra del Duca of Winery Porto di Mola in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Contra del Duca
Pairings that work perfectly with Contra del Duca
Original food and wine pairings with Contra del Duca
The Contra del Duca of Winery Porto di Mola matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), chicken and mushroom risotto or couscous of meat and fish.
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 Contra del Duca from Winery Porto di Mola are 2013, 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Porto di Mola
The Winery Porto di Mola is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Galluccio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Galluccio
The wine region of Galluccio is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Telaro or the Domaine Porto di Mola produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Galluccio are Aglianico et Aléatico, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Galluccio often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or spices.
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: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
