Wine List: Aglianico del Vulture To Amarone
The red Aglianico del Vulture wine was accorded the DOC designation in 1971. It is made from the Aglianico red grape variety in much of the southern region of Basilicata near Mount Vulture. It was the first southern DOC wine. Suggested food pairings include Lamb Chops and Pork Ribs. See I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Basilicata Region for a review of an Aglianico del Vulture.
Albarino
Albarino is a variety of white grape in the northwestern region of Spain and northern Portugual. It is known for fruit flavors. Suggested food pairings for Albarino wines include Fried Shrimp or Oysters and Sushi and Sushami (light fish).
Amarone, one specially produced fine wine.
Amarone is a very special, powerful northern Italian red wine made from shriveled grapes that have dried for several months. It is a full-bodied wine weighing in at about 15% or 16% alcohol, and tastes of chocolate, mocha, and dried figs. Suggested food pairings include Steak au Poivre (Pepper Steak) and Italian Parmesan cheese. See I Love Italian Wine and Food - Amarone and Friends for a review of an Amarone wine.