Greco di Tufo (Italy)

Greco di Tufo DOCG is a white wine from the Campania region in southern Italy.

It is produced with minimum 85% Greco grapes.

Typical Flavors


Apple
Apple
Lemon
Lemon
Peach
Yellow
Peach
Melon
Melon

Jasmine
Jasmine
Herbs
Herbs
Bitter Almond
Almond
Volcanic
Volcanic

Greco di Tufo wines are unique in their perfume and mineral characteristics.

Apple. Lemon and Peach are typical flavors for Greco di Tufo, followed by a Volcanic Minerality.

Profile

Greco di Tufo is known to be aromatic, but light in body, with crisp in acidity:

SUGARDry
BODYLight
FRUITMedium-High
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Food Pairing

Aperitif
Aperitif
Fish
Fish
Crab
Seafood
Sushi
Sushi
Pasta
Pasta
Risotto
Risotto
Salads
Salads
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Greco di Tufo pairs best with Seafood and Fried Fish.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Seafood. Raw Fish. Sushi.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sea Bass.
Seafood Pasta and Seafood Risotto.
Vinegar Salad. Caprese Salad.
Italian. Indian. Asian Dishes.

Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Mozzarella di Bufala.

Italian Specialities:
Baccalà.
Lamb with Peas.

Greco di Tufo DOCG made from old vines or from special terroirs, has enough body to match lamb meat.

About Greco di Tufo

Greco di Tufo is a DOCG wine from Campania region in Southern Italy.

The name Greco means from Greece and Tufo refers to the tufaceous soil.

Typical Greco di Tufo wines are dry and crispy, but you can also find some interesting sparkling wines.