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: The Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein starts with a super-expressive nose loaded with black cherry, sage and pepper, then moves into a mélange of fruit notes from wild berries, blueberry and hints of citrus. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: Wild cherries preserved in spirit, chocolate, violets, vanilla and exotic spices. Aged 20 months in French oak barriques, this rich red is full bodied and round, perfectly balanced with vibrant, velvety tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: No Nonsense because it doesn’t make sense, because pet nats aren’t something that are made in Calabria (or weren’t at the time when they started). This wine is loaded with notes of tart strawberries,... Read More
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: Casa Setaro’s Aglianico is harmonized by its meaty and dark herbal aromas but fresh drinkability on the palate. Notes of dried herbs, licorice, and supple red & black berries are present but are quickly lifted... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore has the brickish red color in the glass that is a hallmark of Gaglioppo. Rustic, earthy aromas of dried cherry and oregano waft from the glass. The palate has... 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: 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 Elena Walch Lagrein is a vibrant and dense garnet red color. The complex bouquet opens with spicy aromas, cocoa melds with wild berries and sweet cherries in the background. Structured and smooth the palate... 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: The velvety-rich Ferruccio Carlotto Lagrein Riserva Di Ora in Ora is shockingly good. Dense, yet lithe, this excellent rendition of the Lagrein grape comes from old vines planted on clay and limestone soils. Earthy... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fonzone Taurasi Riserva Scorzagalline comes from grapes coming from the highest section of the Aglianico vineyard of Tenuta Fonzone, on the top of a hill located in Contrada Scorzagalline(Paternopoli). Grown... 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 Luigi Maffini Kleos - meaning “famous” in Greek - is 100% Aglianico. In the glass it's a vibrant ruby color, and it opens with a blockbuster nose of black cherries, plums, currants with white... 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
