Aglianico del Taburno 2019

The colour is deep ruby. On the nose blueberry, blackberry, prune and some liquorice. In the mouth delicate and fresh. The aftertaste is rather short.

This red wine is made with 100% Aglianico grapes by Fontanavecchia winery under the Aglianico del Taburno DOCG. Continue reading “Aglianico del Taburno 2019”

Terra di Lavoro 2011

The colour is deep ruby, almost black. On the nose menthol, burnt wood, iron, mushrooms, fig, blackberries. In the mouth a solid structure, with well present tannins and a medium acidity. The aftertaste is fairly long and pleasant.

Terra di Lavoro is a blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso. It is made by Fattoria Galardi under the Roccamonfina IGT. Continue reading “Terra di Lavoro 2011”

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Mastroberardino 2016

On the nose mainly tropical fruits, like ananas, and citrus, with some spicy undertones. Somehow it also reminds me of the Narghilè I used to smoke while travelling in the Middle East. In the mouth less fresh and rich than you would expect from the nose. Rather lean and without much of neither finish nor aftertaste. Continue reading “Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Mastroberardino 2016”

Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Lean and clean nose, with hints of fresh green foliage. In the mouth, crispy and mineral, with a finish dominated by citrus fruits that last through a fairly long aftertaste.

Greco di Tufo is one of the three DOCG of Irpinia, in the Campania region of Italy.  Continue reading “Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Very pleasant citrusy nose, accompanied by nutty notes. It reminds me of a weird mix of lemon and peanuts.

In the mouth, as pleasant as on the nose. Well balanced and with, for my taste, just the right amount of freshness. The finish is dominated by the same citrusy sensation perceived on the nose, which last through a fairly long aftertaste.  Continue reading “Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016

On the nose, an aroma market by citrus fruits, floral and mineral flavours.

In the mouth very refreshing, with the citrus notes and the flint perceived on the nose resurfacing. In the fairly long aftertaste, after the lively acidity fade, I’m left with a taste that reminds me of chamomile.  Continue reading “Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016”

Serpico 2012

On the nose a nice aroma of ripe/under spirit fruits, complemented by herbs, liquorice and tobacco notes. In the mouth a bit rough, due to the prickly tannins. A nice contrast to the sweet olfactory sensations. The aftertaste is drying, a bit bitter and, considering the overall experience, a little anticlimactic.  Continue reading “Serpico 2012”

Radici 2011

Deep ruby red to the eyes. Rich, ripe and intense on the nose, with notes of black berries and spices. Nice and fascinating complexity, with the fruit that keeps hiding and showing up discretely. In the mouth elegant, but less filling than you could expect. Earthy, mineral sensations dominate. Firm yet rounded tannins and nice acidity. The aftertaste gets a bit cut off.  Continue reading “Radici 2011”