Greco di Tufo DOCG is a white wine from the Campania region in southern Italy.
It is produced with minimum 85% Greco grapes.
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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.
Greco di Tufo is known to be aromatic, but light in body, with crisp in acidity:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Light | ||
FRUIT | Medium-High | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Greco di Tufo pairs best with Seafood and Fried Fish.
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.
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
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.
Campania is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy. The capital is Napoli.
The grapes in Campania were introduced by the Greeks and cultivated by the Romans.
The name "Campania" derives from "Campania Felix" ("Happy Land").
Aglianico
Aglianico del Taburno
Taurasi
Fiano
Falanghina Greco
Greco di Tufo
35% Aglianico
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