Greco di Tufo 'Vigna Cicogna' Benito Ferrara

Greco di Tufo DOCG • Campania • Ferrara Benito
Category
White Wines
Region
Campania
Denomination
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
In white, soft pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Aging
7 months in steel and 1 or 2 months in the bottle
Grape varieties
Greco di Tufo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Greco di Tufo DOCG stands as a benchmark for Campania's highest quality classification. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Greco di Tufo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards age of about 20 years, the soil is sandy-clay mixed with sulphurous veins below. Altitude: 500 m / asl with east-facing. Vinification: in white, soft pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel. The wine is aged 7 months in steel and 1 or 2 months in the bottle. A wine showing the volcanic and mineral character typical of Campania's soils.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Mediterranean salads

About Campania Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Vesuvius give Campania wines a distinctive mineral intensity.

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