Winery Villa ConteaAglianico del Vulture
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 Aglianico del Vulture of the Winery Villa Contea is in the top 10 of wines of Aglianico del Vulture.
Taste structure of the Aglianico del Vulture from the Winery Villa Contea
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Villa Contea in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Vulture
Pairings that work perfectly with Aglianico del Vulture
Original food and wine pairings with Aglianico del Vulture
The Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Villa Contea matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, pasta with tuna and tomato or seven o'clock leg of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery Villa Contea's Aglianico del Vulture.
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 Aglianico del Vulture from Winery Villa Contea are 2009, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Villa Contea
The Winery Villa Contea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 64 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture
Basilicata DOC on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture, nicknamed the "Barolo of the South". Signature Aglianico red king: powerful and structured with hallmark notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, Mediterranean herbs, spice and a volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing (10-20 years in great vintages) — one of Italy's noblest reds. Deep ruby robe, altitude freshness. Volcanic soils, continental climate.
The wine region of Basilicata
Austere region of southern Italy between Campania and Apulia, kingdom of volcanic Aglianico. Aglianico del Vulture signature DOCG on volcanic soils (~1,500 ha at 700 m): powerful, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, liquorice and a smoky mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo and Barolo. Also sun-drenched Primitivo, round Montepulciano. Fresh Greco and Fiano whites.
The word of the wine: Flavor
Sensation (sweet, salty, sour or bitter) produced on the tongue by a food.
