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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 467 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Claymonster on 3/17/2024 & rated 91 points: First of six. Cork was about half saturated and broke. Used an ah-so to extract the rest. The wine was not flawed thankfully. Decanted and back in a clean bottle after 3 hours. Lots of chunky sediment. Consumer over another 3 hours.
I would not have thought this was a 23 year old wine. No bricking, still a lot of primary fruit (dark black berries, cassis), grippy tannins. A little oak, plus some peppery and herbal qualities that tell me this would be an excellent accompaniment to a BBQ meal. Overall a pretty well balanced and delicious wine that might hit its peak in another 23 years. On the other hand, these bottles could be eternal.
Music pairing: Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers - Yaina (630 views) | | | Tasted by Art_Vandelay1 on 2/26/2024 & rated 94 points: Stood up for 2 days prior to decanting. Decanted for 5 hours and then consumed over another 3-4. The first glass wasn’t very good but it opened up right after and revealed a lovely bouquet of violets and cherries. A hint of tar and oak in each sip. First time having Aglianico with over 15 years of age, and was surprised that the wine I would compare this to would be an aged Bordeaux. Don’t think the tannins have been fully integrated, and looking forward to opening my last bottle in 5+ years. (873 views) | | | Tasted by dougsmith on 1/5/2024 & rated 91 points: Deep ruby color, tending towards black. Somewhat reticent on the nose with elements of mineral, smoke, and blackberry. Plum skin on the palate, dry on the attack but with a lingering sweet finish. (1285 views) | | | Tasted by rsbeck on 12/26/2023 flawed bottle: Another flawed bottle. Cork broke. It was stuck and had to be pried out. It was not as flawed as some previous bottles but was obviously not correct. The first bottle, back in 2011 showed a lot of promise. Sadly, the other 5 all had problems and I never got to experience a proper evolution. (1271 views) | | | Tasted by Vesuvio333 on 12/20/2023 & rated 96 points: 96 rating applies to 1.5L format. Unbelievable nose of ripe dark fruit, mineral and firm tannins. Over the past year I’ve also had a few 750ml format and the 750 ml format appear to be past its peak, still decent but not near the prime form that the larger format is showing. (1353 views) | | | Tasted by kdubler on 11/27/2023: Every time I drink this wine I wonder why Aglianico is not more popular. This was both powerful, and delicate at the same time. At 22 years old it still drank like a baby, likely could have lasted another 10-20 years. Red and black fruit with a smoky edge like grilled meat. Absolutely fantastic (1309 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 6/13/2023 & rated 93 points: 3 hours of air needed. Still a bit chewy and rough out of the gate, but the elegance of this wine finally started to show after 3+ hours. Black fruits, some slightly underripe plum, sagebrush elements, touch of Oak, and little glimmers of red currant. Still lots of upside remaining. (2545 views) | | | Tasted by trumpet60201 on 6/9/2023 & rated 91 points: Last of 6. Still dark colored with lots of life left. Dark and smokey a bit on the nose and palate, with a pretty long finish. Nice cherry fruits. Lots of rustic tannins. (1973 views) | | | Tasted by TannicBeast on 4/23/2023 & rated 95 points: Tasted this 100% single-vineyard Aglianico every year for the last seven years, and it keeps getting better. Decanted for sediment. Deep, ruby/brown w/ a garnet hue. Concentrated, glass-staining. Clean, w/ baked black cherries, prunes, dried red cherries, violets, baking spices, tar, licorice, coffee grinds, dark chocolate/carob and leather. The nose is developed. Dry with plenty of nice fruit in the fore palate, med+ alcohol (14%), polyphenols and minerality. Tastes more youthful than it smells. Med+ acidity and tannins. A full-bodied, chewy wine, with a pronounced flavor intensity and long finish. Remarkably balanced for such a big wine, it is showing really well for a 22-year-old. (2379 views) | | | Tasted by parkline_wine on 3/27/2023 & rated 93 points: After 22 years of aging, it's become something quite special. You've got this amazing blend of dark fruits and mellowed tannins that's so inviting.
The nose is just wonderful – cherry, pine, forest floor, that are also consistent in the mouth. It's drinking excellently now, at its peak! (2478 views) | | | Tasted by Lordswood on 3/5/2023 & rated 93 points: Loved this. Dark dark fruits with a tannic backbone. I am not normally a fan of overtly tannic wines but 22 years of ageing has softened the rough edges and produced something truly interesting and exciting. Enjoy (2304 views) | | | Tasted by Realityrichard on 1/14/2023 & rated 91 points: Undurchsichtiges, tiefes violett mit deutlichem Braunton im Glas. In den ersten Minuten trocknet es den Mund vollständig aus: Tannin ohne Ende. Als würde ich probieren den Durst mit Sand zu stillen. Selten so eine Gerbstoffpeitsche gehabt. Dann vor allem: Leder, Leder und ein bisschen Leder. Nach einer guten Stunde beginnt die Show: die Sauerkirsche und der Pfeffer sind wohltuend in den 14 Volts gebettet. Nicht zu kalt trinken, sonst bleibt einfach nur die Umdrehung übrig. Denke die aller beste Zeit hat er hinter sich: er will getrunken werden. Am besten eine Stunde vorher dekantieren. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 12/31/2022 & rated 92 points: fruit is fading from the last time I had this bottle. drying tannins are starting to be more pronounced. I would drink sooner than later (1805 views) | | | Tasted by CabinConnoisseur on 12/25/2022 & rated 94 points: Really nice wine. Sour cherries, cedar, forest floor on the nose. Sour cherries, strawberry, citrus, white pepper, ash, zesty spice. Strong tannin, very complex, good length with the spice. Went very well with lasagna and the family's Sicilian sauce. (1579 views) | | | Tasted by OenophilistMN on 12/20/2022 & rated 93 points: Identical profile to my note of 9-15-2022. Was an outstanding match with a steak au poivre. (822 views) | | | Tasted by psychstar on 10/31/2022 & rated 92 points: Aromas of old horse saddle, crushed dark berries, savory herbs. Flavors of dried figs, raisins, black tea etc. Tea-like tannins have smoothed out to but are still present. Still possesses amazing acidity that keeps it drinkable and a great pairing for richer fare. Enjoyed with a shortrib ragu and pappardelle. Definitely has more time left in the tank but if you like acid (and have something tasty to eat) I would drink now! (2134 views) | | | Tasted by Joelene on 10/4/2022 & rated 92 points: Great fruit right of the start, big wine. Blind I guessed Cabernet from California. Best upon opening, faded after a couple hours in the decanter. Notes of currents, plums, black tea, licorice, cacao, tobacco and cedar. Recommend pop and pour. (2162 views) | | | Tasted by OenophilistMN on 9/15/2022 & rated 93 points: One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Blackberry and figs during decant. Some sediment on the screen. After resting, wine was clear; some orange on the rim. Nose of figs and ash. In the mouth, raisins, tea, mulberry, and again, an ash finish, which was moderately long. Balance seemed great and the acid supported grilled steaks. I was really lucky to source a couple more bottles of this and two other vintages after discovering this wine. (778 views) | | | Tasted by JWG on 6/27/2022 & rated 94 points: As good as the last bottle, and no sign of being being over a peak-- vibrant. Nose is blackberries, tobacco, earth, a bit of chocolate. Palate carries thru on those notes, especially the earthy chocolate. Significant acidity, and still very significant tannins -- an intensely rounded drink. (2412 views) | | | Tasted by Radders12345 on 6/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Wine Pages Giro d’Italia Offline at 67PM (67 Pall Mall): A lovely evolved nose of balsamic, tomato, dark plum, black tea, old leather (probably the key note here), some smoke and coffee
Time has softened the tannins to a velvety texture with a pleasing acidity too.
I think this is on song now (2634 views) | | | Tasted by trumpet60201 on 5/19/2022 & rated 91 points: Lots of oak on the nose. Massive tannins. Full-bodied, but only 14%. Really elegant in a way - decent length to the finish. I think it needs a few more years in the cellar. (2407 views) | | | Tasted by PimpDaddy2Kool on 4/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Still delicious but losing its vibrancy. Drink these up asap because it's heading to the other side of the bell curve. (2340 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 4/4/2022 & rated 90 points: Slow ox for one hour. Black fruit, tobacco and a little brett on the nose. The palate is full bodied, with black currant, minerals, herbs, and smoke. Still decent tannic presence and a little rustic. (2378 views) | | | Tasted by R1 on 2/14/2022: Tannic. Alcoho (2295 views) | | | Tasted by bretrooks on 1/30/2022: Not decanted, consumed over ~1 1/2 hours with a dinner featuring grilled ribeyes. Dark-fruited (blackberry/black cherry) with some savory, meaty notes and hints of coffee or tar and herbs. Tannic but not rough, with good acidic balance. My wife and I both really enjoyed this, and I think this is mature (although not very tertiary) but could still certainly have a years ahead of good drinking ahead for sound bottles. One of the better reds I've had in a while, considering my palate preferences and its ability to enhance our meal. (2375 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By James Button
Decanter, Feudi di San Gregorio tasting (10/2/2023)
(Feudi di San Gregorio, Serpico, Aglianico, Irpinia, Campania, Italy, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The Noble Wines of Southern Italy (Aug 2010)
(Feudi Di San Gregorio Serpico) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/18/2010)
(Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Serpico) Group's #2 (my #1) – 49 pts.; 3, 1, 1, 0 - opaque purple red violet color; appealing, tart berry, tart plum nose; tight, tasty, tart berry, tart black plum, charcoal, licorice, black plum palate; medium-plus finish 91+ pts. 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (5/18/2009)
(Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Serpico) Group's #6 (my #5) – 80 pts; 2, 1, 3, 3 – dark red violet color; initial mustiness that blew off, ripe black plum and blackberry nose, with a touch of TCA becoming more evident with time; tightish tart black fruit, graphite palate with sweet, firm tannnins; medium finish 91+ pts. 91 points |
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| Feudi di San Gregorio Producer website
U.S. Importer2001 Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia SerpicoSerpico is the critically acclaimed signature wine of Feudi di San Gregorio. Some have gone as far to say that this is probably the best red wine from southern Italy (with Parker rating this vintage a 98 and the Spectator a 94). The name of the wine is dedicated to the home town of the winery, Sorbo Serpico.
It is made with 100% Aglianico grapes from Irpinia in the region of Campania, from three different vineyards of old vines. 5,000 cases of this vintage were produced.
It has been called a super-Aglianico wine, with substantial barrique aging — though Feudi chooses to age it less than the minimum three years required for DOCG Aglianicos because it wants to emphasize the concentration of fruit.
Concentrated, powerful and deep, this wine has great balance and quality that ages well in the cellar. In Parker’s review of the wine, he noted that this had 30 years of cellar potential. [NOTE: Parker did not review this wine DT reviewed it]
Deep, dark ruby in color. Blueberry, blackberry, cassis and meaty aromatics. Black cherry and dark fruit with graphite, tar, leather, earth, dark chocolate, rose petal and dark roasted coffee. Mouth-filling and chewy with lots of depth and fruit, but also dry and a bit austere (which I like). Pronounced acidic and mineral levels with very ample tannins — all well integrated.
July 10, 2008 by Tom DelormeAglianico 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)
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