Wine at the Table
Greco di Tufo
The short answer
Greco di Tufo is a white Italian wine from Campania (Irpinia), made from Greco. It tastes peach, almond and minerals, firm acidity and pairs best with shellfish pasta, grilled fish and antipasti.
- Style
- Peach, almond and minerals, firm acidity, Campania (Irpinia)
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13.5% ABV
Where it comes from
A DOCG white named for the village of Tufo, where volcanic tuff soils give the wine a mineral edge.
What you need
- Grape: Greco
- Region: Campania (Irpinia)
- Style: Peach, almond and minerals, firm acidity
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: shellfish pasta, grilled fish and antipasti.
- 03
Larry's tip. Clams, mussels, linguine — done.
Larry’s rule: Clams, mussels, linguine — done.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Greco di Tufo?
Greco di Tufo pairs well with shellfish pasta, grilled fish and antipasti.
What grape is Greco di Tufo made from?
Greco, grown in Campania (Irpinia).
What does Greco di Tufo taste like?
Peach, almond and minerals, firm acidity.
What temperature should Greco di Tufo be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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