Winery SorrentinoVesuvio Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Vesuvio Rosso from the Winery Sorrentino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Sorrentino in the region of Campania is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Vesuvio Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Vesuvio Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Vesuvio Rosso
The Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Sorrentino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, spaghetti all 'amatriciana or lamb stew.
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 Vesuvio Rosso from Winery Sorrentino are 2017, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Sorrentino
The Winery Sorrentino is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Vesuvio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vesuvio
The wine region of Vesuvio is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina del Vesuvio or the Domaine Cantina del Vesuvio produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vesuvio are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Verdeca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vesuvio often reveals types of flavors of minerality, black fruits or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, lemon peel or tropical fruit.
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: Malvasia
Name given locally to various grape varieties, notably pinot gris (Pays nantais) and vermentino (Provence and Corsica).
