From: Sannio DOC, Campania, Italy
Varietal: Greco di Tufo
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lemongrass, grapefruit, and orange mingle with touches of riper peach and passionfruit. Each sip greets you with a pleasant zip of lemon and green apple that is quickly enveloped with a salty mineral feel, and backed up with a soft texture reminiscent of peach skin and orange peel. The minerality hangs on, leaving your mouth watering for another sip and a bite of something savory.
Pairing: Going with the adage of ‘what grows together goes together,’ this wine would pair beautifully with simple selection of fresh cheeses, nuts, and apricots or peaches—all of which are common fare in Campania. Other pairings include calamari, shrimp bisque, or caccio e peppe. For a weeknight-friendly rendition on one of Campania’s most iconic dishes, Spaghetti alle Vongole, try Nigella Lawson’s five-star recipe for Spaghetti with Clams.
