Tasting Notes: From the active volcanic soils of Campi Flegrei Cruna de Lago is a complex approach to a traditional Falanghina. Notes of baked apple, lemon zest, herbs, and saline dominate the palate while giving off aromas of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Luigi Tecce Irpinia Rosato La Cyclope is sourced from 85-year-old vines that look more like tree-vines, with a trunk in the middle, and numerous radiating outward shoots on what looks like bush vines on a pergola.... 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: This wine is the closest Campi Taurasini gets to being Taurasi. The single vineyard cru of Satyricon stradles the zone of Taurasi, and is an incredible example of the power and finess that can be obtained through... Read More
Estate History: Marco Tinessa, after forging a friendship with Frank Cornelissen of Etna fame, decided to create his own label. Growing grapes in Montemarano, long considered the soulful center of Taurasi, he named the estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Marisa Cuomo Fiorduva is bright yellow with golden hues. The scent is reminiscent of apricots and fresh flowers, with a hint of tropical fruit. The taste is smooth, dense and characterized by a considerable... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Marisa Cuomo Furore Rosso from Aglianico and Piedrosso vines that cling to the cliffs of the Amalfi coast, shows the ripe fruit of the grapes and fresh saline-rich air from which it comes. Black pepper, exotic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Falanghina is the signature grape of the Sannio DOC. This indigenous grape is known for its fresh, mineral, perfume-y and fruit-forward flavor profile, though it can be made in many different styles, including sparkling... 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: It’s not hyperbolic to say that without the Mastroberardino estate, this “3rd ‘Noble’ Red wine of Italy” made from the Aglianico grape,might have been lost to time. They reinvigorated... Read More
Tasting Notes: 100% Fiano from the area of Paestum. Fuller-texture with a distintive mineral undertone. Notes of wet stone, citrus, honey and saline are present but are balanced with the supple texture of the wine.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pietracupa Greco di Tufo's ample body meets a high-toned acidity with notes of beeswax, stone and lemon peel. Greco's ability to age is on full display here, with older vintages showing notes of ripe... Read More
Tasting Notes: Poggio delle Baccanti Gragnano della Penisola Sorrentina Rosso Frizzante is a red wine from Campania made naturally from Aglianico and Piedirosso grapes farmed sustainably. Gragnano Rosso Frizzante is naturally... Read More
Tasting Notes: Since Salvatore Molettieri’s first bottling in 1988, his estate has quietly risen to take its place among Taurasi’s finest. The Molettieri family farms thirteen hectares of vines in Montemarano, one... Read More
Tasting Notes: 100% Pallagrello Nero. Full-bodied with finesse, notes of dark chocolate, rhubarb, and a collection of ripe red and black fruit. The tannins are mouth-coating but inviting, giving it the perfect structure to accompany... Read More
Tasting Notes: 100% Pallagrello Bianco. Deep gold in color, aromas of thyme, pear, and citron. The wine is full in texture and layered with notes of orchard fruit, herbal tones, and a great acidity that leaves the palate waiting... Read More
Tasting Notes: Per Una Volta #1 is an ancestrale method Rosato produced from a blend of Aglianico, Barbera, and Olivella. This fresh and bright frizzante is the perfect companion to both seafood dishes or pork belly.... Read More