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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Ran-Dom-Perignon on 1/18/2019 & rated 90 points: Nose: cassis, blackberry, raspberry, rosemary
Body+, acid++, tannins 0, length+
palate: ripe cranberry, raspberry, herbal,
open for drinkin but will develop. a nice fruit forward style taurasi. (605 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 1/18/2019 & rated 88 points: Tannins of a young wine entwined with salty liquorice and dark tones, a bit raw at this point and not the strongest vintage, this one offers enjoyment only to a limited degree. (595 views) | | | Tasted by forceberry on 1/18/2019 & rated 91 points: Vinified in stainless steel with maceration time of 3-4 weeks. Aged first for 18 months in French oak barriques and then for another 18 months in bottles before release. 14% alcohol.
Youthful and somewhat translucent dark cherry red color with a hint of youthful purple hue. The nose feels ripe, juicy and fruit-forward with fragrant aromas of wild strawberries, some black cherries, a little bit of licorice, light brambly raspberry tones, a hint of herbal spice and a touch of savory wood. The wine is dry, youthful and somewhat angular on the palate with pure, focused flavors of tart lingonberries, stony minerality, some wild strawberries, a little bit of herbal bitterness, light cranberry tones and a hint of licorice. The wine is noticeably high in acidity with ample but also very ripe and gentle tannins that contribute mainly to the texture, not to the structure. The finish is dry, youthful and crunchy with flavors of tart lingonberries and sour cherry bitterness, some stony minerality, a little bit of brambly raspberry, light herbal notes of rosemary and a hint of licorice root. The tannins lend a very gentle grip to the aftertaste.
A very fresh, high-toned and fruit-driven Taurasi that is quite surprisingly remarkably high in acidity - especially for such high alcohol - and showing remarkably easy, mellow tannins. For people who look for very powerful, grippy and assertively tannic Taurasi wines, this might be a disappointment, but for those who are looking for bright, acid-driven and - dare I say it - Burgundian Aglianicos, this is a surprisingly stylish effort. Somewhat atypical for a Taurasi, but seeing how youthful this wine is at 6½ years, I can see this wine developing for ages. Good stuff, but in dire need of further aging. No need to pop any bottles before its 10th birthday and better still if you can let the wine develop for another 10 years or more. (747 views) | | | Tasted by PT insurgent on 10/29/2016: Nice structure but lacking fruit and charm. (1262 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 8/31/2016: I'm being told that this is pretty butch. 18 months of new french barrique. (1298 views) |
| By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, The Wines of Campania: Getting Better and Better (Nov, 2016) (11/1/2016)
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| Aglianico Varietal character (Appellation America)
The Southern Italy Outpost (on the CellartTracker Forum)
Originally from Greece and an early Roman favorite, Aglianico was planted as early as the seventh century B.C. Infused with interesting aromas of plums, raisins and licorice. Dried floral notes flow easily into the medium to full-bodied palate of black pepper, smooth, subtle cherry, and plum flavors.. A stylish, intriguing young red, with fine tannins and a ripe balanced finish.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorCampania Region Website (ItalianMade.com)
Taurasi DOCG Description of Taurasi region, by Amanda Schuster
http://www.snooth.com/region/italy/campania/taurasi/#ixzz2ndbTULw3
Taurasi is a wine region based on the Aglianico grape, located in Campania in southern Italy. The vineyards are within the high altitude area of Avellino, in soils composed of many elements, most notably limestone and volcanic ash. The wines from Taurasi have a tannic grip and slightly smoky finish unlike other Aglianicos, and this terroir composition is very much a contributing factor.
Wine-making has existed in the region for centuries, starting with the Greeks and into the Roman period and beyond. The great Norman Longobard castle still stands in Avellino. Aglianico itself is one of the original Greek-cultivated grapes, sometimes referred to as Ellenico. But Taurasi is very much a modern era wine and its success is specific to a single producer and vintage: Masterberardino 1968. This wine stormed the international scene and propelled the region to DOC status in 1970. It earned the superior DOCG classification in 1993. Bottles of the 1968 vintage still exist, and though rare, are said to still be very much alive in flavor.
Taurasi is exclusively a red wine, and must be at least 85% Aglianico, with an allowable 15% Piedirosso, Barbera and/or Sangiovese. Though most Taurasi is 100% Aglianico. They must be aged at least three years, with a minimum one year in barrel. Riservas are required to be aged at least four years with 18 months in barrel before release.
Many Taurasi producers are dedicated to small yields with attention to detail. Taurasi is best characterized by a mix of tart fruit flavors, coffee, earth, sweet smoke and leather, with flavors more extracted and concentrated with age. In fact, these wines can handle quite a long cellaring period if one has the patience to wait. For a red wine with a genuinely unique and flavorful character, a wine that really tastes like something, Taurasi is a truly rewarding experience. ~Amanda Schuster
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