Winery Torre GaiaSannio 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.
The Sannio Aglianico of the Winery Torre Gaia is in the top 10 of wines of Sannio.
Taste structure of the Sannio Aglianico from the Winery Torre Gaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sannio Aglianico of Winery Torre Gaia in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sannio Aglianico of Winery Torre Gaia in the region of Campanie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Sannio Aglianico
Pairings that work perfectly with Sannio Aglianico
Original food and wine pairings with Sannio Aglianico
The Sannio Aglianico of Winery Torre Gaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), spaghetti with tuna (real italian recipe) or leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme.
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 Sannio Aglianico from Winery Torre Gaia are 2011, 2013, 2012
Informations about the Winery Torre Gaia
The Winery Torre Gaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Sannio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sannio
The wine region of Sannio is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina di Solopaca or the Domaine Cantina del Taburno produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sannio are Aglianico, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sannio often reveals types of flavors of citrus, dried fruit or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, leather or raspberry.
The wine region of Campanie
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.
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The word of the wine: SGN
Selection of noble grains. Appellation reserved for a type of sweet wine produced in Alsace.
