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Greco di Tufo is a DOCG wine from the Campania region in Italy. A white wine made from the Greco di Tufo grape, no discussion of the white wine scene is complete without a nod to this classic Italian variety. White wine is made from a pale flesh grape which gives the drink a pale color once it's ready to be served. There is little skin and stem contact, which gives it a distinctive clear color.
White wine has a long history of being enjoyed as a sweet drink and as an alternative to the richer, more bitter tones of red wines. White grapes usually need a cooler temperature to thrive, so northern Europe leads in its production. White wine production can be categorized into different types, including dry white wine, which has little or no residual sugar, and sweet white wine, which has a sweeter taste due to its higher sugar content resulting from the fermentation being stopped to keep the natural sugars.
Another type of white wine, sparkling white wine, is created when carbon dioxide is added to the wine. When the wine goes through a final fermentation, the carbon dioxide is left inside the bottle. Finally, fortified white wine has alcohol added to the wine's own natural alcohol content produced during fermentation.
About Greco di Tufo
Greco di Tufo is a clone of Greco Bianco and is believed to have been introduced in Campania by ancient people in Greece, the Pelasgians. The name Tufo is from one of the villages where the wine comes from and also the rock where the village was built.
Greco di Tufo is considered to be one of the best white wines of the southern Italian region of Campania. It grows very well in its origins because of the Mediterranean climate, where it doesn't get too cold. It is grown in altitudes that average 1,500 feet above sea level so that the temperature is not too hot to overheat the grapes. The vineyards also have a unique soil made from volcanic rock and clay, which is thought to give the wine a mineral aspect.
Only eight villages in the Campania region can say that they grow and make Greco di Tufo. These are Tufo, Altavilla, Irpina, Montefusco, Prata di Principato Ultra, Torrioni, Petruro Irpino, and Chianche.
Greco di Tufo has a lemon and gold tint and is a bit darker than most white wines. Its subtle aromas include lemon, other citrus hints, almonds, and pears. The best Greco di Tufo wines will feature a noticeable mineral flavor. Greco di Tufo is best when young and consumed within three years of bottling. It's also best served chilled.
The best food pairings for Greco di Tufo include lighter dishes such as seafood, fish, risotto, salads, pasta, and soft cheeses. Enjoy a meal with this white wine in a tulip-shaped glass to get the best out of its aromas and taste. The DOCG designation for Greco di Tufo has to be at least 85% Greco di Tufo grapes and a maximum of 15% grapes from Code di Volpe Bianca. The DOCG is the highest qualification for Italian wines.
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FAQs about Greco di Tufo
White wines are best served at a chillier temperature ranging from 38-45°F or 3-7°C.
White wine can also be enjoyed to give an extra kick to your dishes. Thanks to its acidity and dryness, it balances the richness and heaviness of fats, cream sauces, and meats. It's best to use a dry white wine with high acidity for cooking.