Winery RaffaldiniMontepulciano
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or veal.
The Montepulciano of the Winery Raffaldini is in the top 90 of wines of Swan Creek.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Montepulciano of Winery Raffaldini in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Montepulciano
The Montepulciano of Winery Raffaldini matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of tunisian haja, chicken breast with curry and mushrooms or texas style ribs / loin ribs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raffaldini's Montepulciano.
Discover the grape variety: Souvignier gris
Aromatic, structured whites and rosés with a sometimes salmon-tinged robe, ample palate and fresh acidity, showing aromas of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), citrus, peach, white flowers and muscat-like notes. Disease-resistant interspecific variety (mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis), driving organic vineyards in northern Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium and UK. German hybrid created in 1983 in Freiburg (cabernet sauvignon × bronner).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montepulciano from Winery Raffaldini are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Raffaldini
The Winery Raffaldini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Swan Creek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Swan Creek
North Carolina AVA in the Piedmont (Iredell, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties, mineral schist soils eroded from the Brushy Mountains, cooler climate with moderate rainfall, AVA 2008): Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot as Bordeaux-Italian signature reds — earthy, structured profile with ripe fruits and good acidity. Chardonnay, Vermentino and Traminette for vibrant aromatic whites. Seyval Blanc and Chambourcin as hybrids, 11 wineries, microclimate preserving balance.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Green harvest or green harvesting
The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.
