Winery Lightning RidgeEstate Aglianico
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or veal.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Estate Aglianico of Winery Lightning Ridge in the region of Arizona often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Estate Aglianico
Pairings that work perfectly with Estate Aglianico
Original food and wine pairings with Estate Aglianico
The Estate Aglianico of Winery Lightning Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of leg of lamb with baked potatoes, blanquette of veal in pickle sauce or homemade burger.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lightning Ridge's Estate 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.
Informations about the Winery Lightning Ridge
The Winery Lightning Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Sonoita to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sonoita
First and largest AVA in Arizona in the grassy high plateaus of the south (1,370-1,580 m), surrounded by four mountain ranges, red sandy-gravelly soils rich in limestone. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Mourvèdre are the signature reds: dense and mineral with concentrated dark fruit, garrigue, pepper and an earthy touch, firm tannins — rustic and complex style. Bold Petite Sirah and Aglianico. Chardonnay and Viognier among the whites.
The wine region of Arizona
Emerging US Southwest state, high-altitude vineyards (1,370-1,580 m) on volcanic soils. Rhone and Mediterranean grapes are the stars: signature Syrah (blackberry, pepper, olive, violet, round tannins), fruity Grenache, dense sun-drenched Mourvedre. Also spicy Tempranillo and fruity Sangiovese. Aromatic Viognier (apricot, flowers) and deeply coloured Petite Sirah in whites.
The word of the wine: Rough
A very astringent and somewhat coarse tannic wine.
