Winery RaffaldiniRiserva Montepulciano
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or veal.
The Riserva Montepulciano of the Winery Raffaldini is in the top 10 of wines of Swan Creek.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Riserva Montepulciano of Winery Raffaldini in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Riserva Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Riserva Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Riserva Montepulciano
The Riserva Montepulciano of Winery Raffaldini matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of quick couscous, veal roast casserole with mushrooms or pan-fried carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raffaldini's Riserva Montepulciano.
Discover the grape variety: Montepulciano
A very old grape variety, most likely originating in Italy, now cultivated mainly in the central and central-eastern parts of this country, registered in France in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. Montepulciano has long been confused with sangiovese or nielluccio, an A.D.N. analysis has shown that it is different.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Riserva Montepulciano from Winery Raffaldini are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2011 and 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
The wine region of Swan Creek is located in the region of Yadkin Valley of North Carolina of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raffaldini or the Domaine Raffaldini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Swan Creek are Sangiovese, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swan Creek often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or spices.
The wine region of North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located on the east coast of the United States, between the Appalachian Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state's transitional Climate is well suited to growing grapes for wine production, and the state has a Long and illustrious wine-making history. North Carolina's finest wines are made from Vitis vinifera grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling. However, muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are native to the region.
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
