Winery Tenute Adolfo SpadaGladius Aglianico
Red wine
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 Gladius Aglianico from the Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gladius Aglianico of Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Gladius Aglianico
Pairings that work perfectly with Gladius Aglianico
Original food and wine pairings with Gladius Aglianico
The Gladius Aglianico of Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, pipe rigate bolognese sauce or caramelized lamb mice.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada's Gladius Aglianico.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gladius Aglianico from Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada are 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada
The Winery Tenute Adolfo Spada is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Roccamonfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Roccamonfina
IGT of northern Campania on the slopes of the extinct Roccamonfina volcano, fertile volcanic soils (ignimbrite, grey tuff), Mediterranean climate tempered by altitude. Aglianico is the signature red: powerful and structured with blackberry, black cherry, plum, tobacco, leather, spice and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and lively acidity, compared to Nebbiolo, great ageing potential. Supple Piedirosso and sunny Primitivo complement. Saline Falanghina, floral Fiano, textured Greco.
The wine region of Campania
Cradle of southern Italy's great wines on volcanic soils. Majestic Aglianico in red: structured, deep and tannic with notes of black cherry, candied plum, leather and spices, sublimated in age-worthy Taurasi DOCG, the "Barolo of the south". Identity whites of Irpinia: opulent Fiano di Avellino (honey, hazelnut), mineral iodine Greco di Tufo, aromatic Falanghina (peach, flowers). Also supple Piedirosso.
The word of the wine: Roundup
Woody part of the grape bunch to which the berries are attached.
