Greco Di Tufo

Greco di Tufo is a wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin, produced in Campania in various municipalities in the province of Avellino: Tufo, Altavilla Irpina, Chianche, Montefusco, Prata di Principato Ultra, Petruro Irpino, Santa Paolina and Torrioni. Greco di Tufo can be of two types: Greco di Tufo Bianco and Greco di Tufo Spumante. In both cases, these are white wines that can only be obtained from the Greco Bianco (minimum 85%) and Coda di Volpe bianca (maximum 15%) grapes. The Greco grape has ancient origins, coming from Magna Graecia, it lived an era of great splendor during the Roman Empire and still today it is one of the most important grape varieties in Campania. Greco di Tufo Bianco is a still white wine, with a straw yellow color, particularly fruity and floral. It is a wine with intense aromas, with hints of apple, jasmine, yellow peach and almonds. Greco di Tufo Bianco is a pleasant and harmonious wine, with balanced acidity, excellent freshness and elegance. The Greco di Tufo Spumante can be of two types: extra brut and brut. Produced only with Greco Bianco and Coda di Volpe Bianca grapes, the sparkling process takes place with the Metodo Classico (refermentation in the bottle) and with an ageing on the lees for at least 36 months. It has a fine perlage and a crunchy bubble, perfect for aperitifs in company.

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Which dishes go best with Greco di Tufo?

Greco di Tufo Bianco is perfect to combine with fish-based dishes, soups and shellfish, fish-based first courses, white meats and fresh cheeses. Greco di Tufo Spumante can be tasted with aperitifs or paired with appetizers of all kinds.

What is the taste of Greco di Tufo?

Greco di Tufo Bianco has a fresh and fruity flavor. The flavor and pleasantness that characterize it are balanced with a good body and excellent acidity. Greco di Tufo Spumante is savory and elegant, pleasant and harmonious.

What are the characteristics of Greco di Tufo?

The characteristics of Greco di Tufo are the intense aromas of apple and peach, the floral scents of sage and jasmine and the citrus notes. Greco di Tufo is a unique wine, the Greek grape from which it is produced is in fact one of the oldest native white grape varieties in southern Italy.