The Winery Rocca del Principe of Irpinia of Campania

Winery Rocca del Principe
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 261 of the estates of Campania.
It is located in Irpinia in the region of Campania
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The Winery Rocca del Principe is one of the best wineries to follow in Irpinia.. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Irpinia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque region of Irpinia, in southern Italy, Domaine Rocca del Principe stands out as one of the most respected and esteemed wineries in the region. Nestled in the lush hills of Irpinia, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, this family-owned estate is committed to producing superior quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of this exceptional terroir. Domaine Rocca del Principe is renowned for its elegant and complex wines, with particular attention given to expressing the native grape variety, the Fiano di Avellino. Owned by the Boccella family since its establishment in 1981, the winery gets its name from the rock ("rocca" in Italian) that dominates the vineyard, and the prince who, according to legend, used to inhabit there in the Middle Ages. The estate's 5 hectares of vineyards, planted with Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico, are situated at an altitude of 450 meters, giving their wines a strong acidity and pleasant freshness. Their organic and traditional farming method respects the surrounding nature and the traditions of the region. This respect for nature is reflected in their wines, which are well balanced, expressive and reflect the characteristics of the terroir on which they are produced. At Domaine Rocca del Principe, each step of the winemaking process is carried out with care and thoughtfulness, from the hand-harvesting to the maturing in high-quality French oak barrels. The final result is a range of wines that are not only delicious to drink, but that also transport you to the very heart of Irpinia, with its landscapes, flavors, and stories.

Top Winery Rocca del Principe wines

Looking for the best Winery Rocca del Principe wines in Irpinia among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Rocca del Principe wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Rocca del Principe wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Rocca del Principe

How Winery Rocca del Principe wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or merguez with lentils.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

On the nose the red wine of Winery Rocca del Principe. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Rocca del Principe. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Rocca del Principe.

  • Aglianico

Discovering the wine region of Irpinia

The wine region of Irpinia is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinosia or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Irpinia are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Irpinia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, ash or tropical and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or black fruit.

In the mouth of Irpinia is a powerful. We currently count 133 estates and châteaux in the of Irpinia, producing 249 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Irpinia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.

The top white wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Rocca del Principe

How Winery Rocca del Principe wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mussels with marinara, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or aperitif puff pastries (cheese matches, puff pastries with....

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

On the nose the white wine of Winery Rocca del Principe. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Rocca del Principe. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Rocca del Principe

  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.87/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Rocca del Principe.

  • Fiano

Discover the grape variety: Periquita

This variety is widely cultivated in Portugal, and is also found in Spain and Argentina. It is virtually unknown in France.

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Planning a wine route in the of Irpinia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Rocca del Principe.

Discover the grape variety: Muresconu

Muresconu noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape especially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Muresconu noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.