Greco di Tufo

Greco di Tufo – The noble grape variety from the heart of Campania

Greco di Tufo is a high-quality white wine from the Campania region in southern Italy and is made from the ancient Greco grape variety. It owes its name to the small town of Tufo, whose volcanic soil gives the wine its distinctive minerality and structure. Greco di Tufo DOCG stands for quality, originality and elegance.

Typical of Greco di Tufo are its crisp acidity, medium-bodied structure and complex aromas of citrus fruit, green apple, apricot, almonds, wet stones and smoke. Depending on how it is aged, it can be fresh and straightforward or full-bodied, structured and long-lasting.

🔹 Young, fresh Greco di Tufo: Dry, lively, with citrus, green apple & minerality.
🔹 Complex, mature Greco (e.g. matured on the fine lees): Deeper, creamier, with almonds, smoke & stone fruit.
🔹 Greco di Tufo Riserva or single-vineyard wines: More structured, with ageing potential & salty depth.

Thanks to its freshness and complexity, Greco di Tufo is an excellent accompaniment to fish dishes, seafood, pasta with herbs and Mediterranean vegetable cuisine.

⭢ Which dishes harmonize best with Greco di Tufo? Here are the ideal food pairings!

🥜 Greco di Tufo & dishes – The best food pairings

1️⃣ Young, fresh Greco di Tufo (e.g. stainless steel finish)

Taste: Dry, lively, with precise acidity and mineral freshness.
Typical aromas: lemon, lime, green apple, white flowers, wet stone.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Seafood & fish dishes → Squid, scallops, sea bass
✔ Summer starters & salads → Caprese, fennel salad with orange, lemon risotto
✔ Pasta with citrus or herbs → Spaghetti al limone, pasta with lemon-thyme sauce

⭢ Recommended recipes:
– Spaghetti al Limone with grated ricotta salata
– Grilled sea bass with fennel & lemon

2️⃣ Complex, matured Greco (e.g. matured on the fine lees)

Taste: Creamy, full-bodied, with deep fruit, salty minerality and delicate spice.
Typical aromas: apricot, white peaches, almonds, hay, smoke.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Fine fish dishes & shellfish → Monkfish, prawns with sage, lobster
✔ Poultry & Mediterranean vegetables → Lemon chicken, oven vegetables with rosemary
✔ Cheese with rind & mature melt → Taleggio, caciocavallo, mild goat’s cheese

⭢ Recommended recipes:
– Lobster with lemon butter & fennel
– Baked zucchinis with Greco vinaigrette

3️⃣ Structured Greco di Tufo Riserva / single-vineyard wine

Taste: Powerful, deep, with mineral density, salty structure and fine ripeness.
Typical aromas: honeydew melon, quince, roasted almonds, white pepper, stone.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Fine pasta & oven dishes → Pasta with truffle, white lasagne with vegetables, ricotta tortellini
✔ Fine meat dishes with crust or herbs → Saddle of veal, guinea fowl, saddle of lamb with sage
✔ Cheese & nut dishes → Pecorino, walnut bread, gratin with parmesan

⭢ Recommended recipes:
– White lasagne with ricotta & spinach
– Saddle of veal with herb crust & baked potatoes

🔍 Greco di Tufo & food pairing at a glance

📌 Tip: If you are unsure, choose a classic Greco di Tufo DOCG – it is fresh, mineral and versatile!

🚀 Conclusion: Why Greco di Tufo is perfect for Mediterranean dishes

Greco di Tufo is one of the great white wines of southern Italy. Whether as a fresh summer wine, a structured accompaniment to food or a complex single-vineyard wine – this grape variety combines minerality, elegance and versatility to perfection! 🇮🇹🍼

⭢ Which combination did you like best? Discover all the matching recipes here! 😊🚀

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