Winery VesuviumGreco di Tufo
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Greco di Tufo from the Winery Vesuvium
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Greco di Tufo of Winery Vesuvium in the region of Campania is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Greco di Tufo of Winery Vesuvium in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Greco di Tufo
Pairings that work perfectly with Greco di Tufo
Original food and wine pairings with Greco di Tufo
The Greco di Tufo of Winery Vesuvium matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti, ham and comté quiche or toast with foie gras and gingerbread.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vesuvium's Greco di Tufo.
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignonasse
Dry, structured, aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a broad palate and preserved acidity, featuring fresh almond, pear, apple, citrus, white flowers, cut herbs and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC and Collio DOC as Friulano (emblem of Friuli). Also grown in Chile (Sauvignon Vert) and Slovenia. Native south-west variety, long confused with sauvignon blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Greco di Tufo from Winery Vesuvium are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Vesuvium
The Winery Vesuvium is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Greco di Tufo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Greco di Tufo
DOCG of Campania on volcanic tufa soils around Avellino (Irpinia). Greco flagship white: ample and mineral with notes of pear, yellow peach, citrus, toasted almond, white flowers and volcanic smoky touch, taut and long palate — one of the greatest whites of southern Italy, capable of aging. Deep golden yellow robe, sustained alcohol. Continental altitude climate, rare sulfurous soils.
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: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
