Winery RiveraCappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Aglianico.
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 Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte from the Winery Rivera
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte of Winery Rivera in the region of Puglia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte of Winery Rivera in the region of Puglia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte
Pairings that work perfectly with Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte
Original food and wine pairings with Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte
The Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte of Winery Rivera matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, generous flaky quiche or lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rivera's Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte.
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 Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva Castel del Monte from Winery Rivera are 2013, 2014, 2012, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Rivera
The Winery Rivera is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Castel del Monte to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Castel del Monte
The wine region of Castel del Monte is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tormaresca or the Domaine Torrevento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Castel del Monte are Aglianico, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Castel del Monte often reveals types of flavors of cream, caramel or game and sometimes also flavors of toasty, stone or cranberry.
The wine region of Puglia
Puglia (Apulia to many English speakers) is a Long, slender wine region in the extreme Southeast corner of Italy's "boot". To use the shoe analogy often used to illustrate the shape of Italy, Apulia extends from the tip of the heel to the mid-calf, where the spur of the Gargano Peninsula juts out into the Adriatic Sea. The heel (the Salento peninsula) occupies the southern half of the region and is of great importance for the identity of Puglia. Not only are there cultural and geographical differences from Northern Puglia, but the wines are also different.
The word of the wine: Assemblage (Champagne)
In Champagne, it is the art of blending still wines from different grape varieties (pinot meunier, pinot noir, chardonnay), from different terroirs (villages, areas) and often from different years. The incorporation of older wines, called reserve wines, allows for greater aromatic complexity.
