Greco di Tufo "Vigna BRECCIA" DOCG MONTESOLE
Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
Winery | MONTESOLE |
Denomination | Greco di Tufo DOCG |
Vintage | 2022 |
Grapes | 100% Greco |
Alcohol content | 13,00% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | AV/2632 |
Winery headquarter | MONTESOLE - Montemiletto (AV) - Località Serra, Via Casale S.Angelo,6 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Smoked Fish appetizers, Spaghetti with clams, Mixed fried fish, Mussels, White Meat, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
Region | Campania (Italy) |
Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
Wine list | Greco di Tufo |
The bunches of Vigna Breccia tells the story of Greco di Tufo, a millennial variety that came in Campania in VIII century b.C during the 2nd Greek colonization. This wine is produced with 100% Greco di Tufo grapes, cultivated in the area of Breccia, Avellino. The manual harvest is planned in the 2nd and 3rd decade of October. The wine-making considers fermentation at controlled temperature and cooled maceration for 14 days. The aging is developed in inox for 4 months and continues in the bottle for at least 3 months.
Features of “Vigna Breccia” Greco di Tufo
Ligth straw yellow colour with green shades. Its rich scent is characterized by fruits like grapefruit, almond and peach, well balanced with a good minerality. The taste is enchanting, fresh and structured.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this wine by Montesole
This faboulous wine represents the tradition of Campania. For this reason, it is perfect with local dishes made fish fish, crustaceans, seafood or white meat. It has to be served at 12°C in a high, tapered wine glass.