Cantina Giardino Tara ra Greco IGP 2021

like drinking liquid sunshine from the Italian countryside

Greco

$78.00

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Stone Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Floral, Mineral, and Pepper / Spice, Toasted

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Campania, Italy

Grape Varietals:

Greco

Winemaking:
No filtering and Minimal Intervention
Extended Skin Contact, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Charcuterie, green olives, calamari, mussels

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Steamed baby octopus, chicken rice

Cantina Giardino

Cantina Giardino is a winery that has been producing wines commonly defined as "natural" since 2003, using grapes from native vines, from historic vineyards, in the heart of Irpinia, cradle of Aglianico, Fiano and Greco

Description

Cantina Giardino Tara ra Greco IGP 2021

Grape varietal & region: Cantina Giardino Tara ra Greco IGP 2021 is an exciting white wine produced by Cantina Giardino, a renowned winery located in Campania, Italy. The wine is made from 100% Greco grapes, an ancient variety known for producing aromatic and full-bodied wines.

Taste profile: This wine is no exception, with a complex nose that offers notes of stone fruit, citrus, and wildflowers. On the palate, it is dry with a good balance of acidity, minerality, and a slightly nutty finish.

Winemaking process: Cantina Giardino is a small, family-owned winery that focuses on natural and organic winemaking practices. The winery is run by Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola, who are dedicated to preserving the unique flavors and traditions of their region.

Cantina Giardino Tara ra Greco IGP 2021 has received high praise from wine critics and enthusiasts, including a score of 92 points from Vinous. It's a must-try for anyone who loves natural, expressive wines that showcase the terroir and grape variety.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity

Oxidative Wines

A wine that is deliberately exposed to oxygen, usually as a result of open fermentors, or using porous vessel like oak barrels or Georgian amphorae. These wines tend to exhibit more nutty, dried fruit & saline notes, and typically have a darker color to them