Greco di Tufo DOCG MONTESOLE
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | MONTESOLE |
| Denomination | Greco di Tufo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Greco |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| 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 | Aperitif, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, Spaghetti with clams, Crustaceans, Sushi-sashimi, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Baked sea bream |
| Region | Campania (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Greco di Tufo |
Greco di Tufo DOCG is one of the most famous wines of the world. It is produced with 100% Aminea Gemina, the ancient name for Greco di Tufo grapes. “Grieco”, as the local inhabitants call it, grows up only in 8 small villages around Avellino. One of them is Montefusco, the town of Montesole cellar. The exposition and the climate of this areas contribute to the production of a refines and elegant wine. The harvest begins in the middle of October and it is followed by soft pressing. Fermentation at controlled temperature and cooled maceration last 12 days. The aging is developed in inox for three months and continues in the bottle for one month.
Features of this fabulous wine from Campania
Rich straw yellow colour enriched by scents that recall flowers and citrus fruits, well integrated with minerals. The taste is wide and enchanting, with a fresh, dry and harmonious flavour.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this Greco di Tufo produced by Montesole
It is excellent with elaborated preparations with fish or white meat, like squids dressed with swordfish sauce or rabbit. It has to be served at 10°C in a high, wide wine glass.
