Tre Fiori Greco de Tufo

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I’ve been a fan of this grape since I first visited Italy 20 years ago. In Italy this is an everyday wine, in price at least. £10.99 seems quite expensive – but I enjoyed this wine. ‘DOCG’ means that the wine is tasted by a panel who ‘guarantee’ that it’s worthy of the name, but in my experience this doesn’t guarantee quality at all. The Greco grape is probably Greek in origin, and has been farmed for centuries. The ‘Tufo’ part of the name refers to the volcanic rock which dominates the area Naples.

Tasting notes: Notes of pear and almond. Creamy on the palate, but with balanced acidity.

 

Region of Origin Campania
Wine Colour White
Price £10.99
Where do I get it from? Waitrose, Telegraph wine Club
Current Vintage 2016
Producer
Type of Closure Natural Cork
Bottle size 750ml
Grape 100% Greco
Country Italy
Points 92

Food Pairings: Spaghetti alla vongole, pasta with prawns.

 

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