Tasting Notes: Damaschito is an excellent, age-worthy, substantial red wine from an older single vineyard from the Maschito area of Vulture. The soil here is volcanic and particularly rich in iron and manganese, thus giving it... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red. A complex and enveloping bouquet offers aromas of red fruits, particularly strawberry and raspberry, and spices such as vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. This is a warm, enveloping wine with great... Read More
Tasting Notes: A fresh and dynamic wine. Rich, spicy, fruity and elegant. Black cherry and licorice aromas, well balanced acidity, subtle accents of dried herbs, blackberries.
Tasting Notes: Casa d’Ambra’s Ischia Rosso has unique notes of licorice, dark berries, thyme and hints of vanilla. Fuller in body but retains a velvety texture and a rounder tannic mouthfeel. This is a blend of Piedirosso... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ciro Picarello’s Taurasi is a relatively new bottling of pure Aglianico vines from the estate. The wine is full-bodied, and loaded with notes of plum, black cherry, toasted walnut, and hints of balsamic. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: The De Conciliis Naima is a deeply spiced, darkly fruited expression of Aglianico. Extended bottle aging has mellowed the tannins to create a decadent palate rich in purple fruit, earth, game and wild herbs. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: The De Conciliis Vino Spumante Brut Metodo Classico Maybe is a blend of 10% Fiano and 90% Aglianico made into a sparkling wine. The color is bright straw yellow, with a fine and persistent perlage. The scent is... Read More
Tasting Notes:Elena Fucci’s Titolo is one unique wine that empathically showcases both origin and grape variety.The vineyard is located on the Titolo lava channel of Monte Vulture in northern Basilicata. The majority of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Verha Rosso is Elena’s interpretation of a younger and more approachable style Aglianico. Notes of bruised red and black fruit are found on the palate while subtle hints of licorice and coffee are hidden as... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Enodelta Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso is a blend of 85% Piedirosso (local called “Per ‘e palummo”, i.e. pigeon’s talon) and 15% Aglianico this has a bright ruby red color, intense... Read More
Tasting Notes: Campi Taurasini offers a glimpse into the historic winery’s vineyards, revealing the remarkable potential of Aglianico when crafted in the style of a young Taurasi. Rich notes of black cherry, anise, dark... Read More
Tasting Notes: Aged to perfection, this Taurasi exudes elegance and finesse. Full-bodied and richly textured, it showcases layered notes of licorice, tarragon, and red currant. The firm yet well-integrated tannins complement the... 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: 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
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
Tasting Notes: The wine is aged for 12 months in used barriques, the youngest of which is at least 5 years old, followed by another 12 months in large 2,000-liter barrels. Michele prefers to hold the wine a few years as well before... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pietracupa Taurasi shows the elegant side of Aglianico. A complex aromatic quality combines a wealth of fresh dark fruits, a strong mineral personality with flecks of iron and a gamey, meaty tone. The palate... 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
Tasting Notes: The San Salvatore Aglianico Ceraso is rich and lively, showcasing flavors of both blueberries and red berries alongside enticing spices. Its graceful equilibrium and smooth tannins make it a perfect complement to... Read More
