Winery Vigneti de SantisHellenica Taurasi
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Hellenica Taurasi from the Winery Vigneti de Santis
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hellenica Taurasi of Winery Vigneti de Santis in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Hellenica Taurasi
Pairings that work perfectly with Hellenica Taurasi
Original food and wine pairings with Hellenica Taurasi
The Hellenica Taurasi of Winery Vigneti de Santis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of hungarian goulash, spaghetti with summer vegetables or leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vigneti de Santis's Hellenica Taurasi.
Discover the grape variety: Ortega
An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hellenica Taurasi from Winery Vigneti de Santis are 2012, 2013
Informations about the Winery Vigneti de Santis
The Winery Vigneti de Santis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Taurasi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Taurasi
The wine region of Taurasi is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quintodecimo or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Taurasi are Aglianico, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Taurasi often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, cedar or black olive and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, black plum or citrus fruit.
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: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
