Tasting Notes: Deep plummy purple in the glass the Luigi Tecce (formally a Taurasi Riserva that he declassified to Campania Aglianco) Puro Sangue blooms with a nose of ripe beach plums, violets and earthy thyme. On the palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poliphemo Viti Vecchie R18 (formally a Taurasi Riserva that Luigi decided to declassify to Campania Aglianico) has a savory quality with dark-fruited and exotic nuances of roasted plum, savory herbs and a tactile... Read More
Tasting Notes: A bold and complex expression of Aglianico with layers of dried cherry, plum, and exotic spice. Velvety textures are complemented by firm tannins, leading to a persistent finish of dark berries and licorice. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Grans Cerzito is not a shy wine. This blockbuster of richness and power explodes from the glass, showing why Aglianico is considered one of the great grapes of Italy. This wine draws... Read More
Estate History: A visit to Luigi Tecce can get you emotional. Luigi himself is a ball of them, and his Aglianico from Taurasi elicits them. His grandfather’s 'masseria' (farmhouse) and vineyards are located in the... Read More
