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 |
 Lemon |
 Yellow Peach |
 Melon |
 Jasmine |
 Herbs |
 Almond |
 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:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium-High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Sushi |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Salads |
 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.