13,5% alcohol; Saranty Imports, Stamford, Connecticut, who, as they often do, fail to convert the decimal comma to the English decimal point; real cork, medium to heavy weight foil; fast legs, medium ruby red; according to the label, estate bottled in Basilicata, the arch of Italy's boot, 100% Aglianico; opened and kept 24 hours in the fridge before tasting at approximately 12 degrees C -- the cork no longer has any aroma but the nose remains fruit forward, reminiscent of dark stone fruit with maybe some berries and citrus mixed in; full bodied with a distinct earthy, forest floor character, which I suspect owes at least as much to its initial fermentation as it does to the 15 month barrique aging in French and Slovene oak; the subdued tannins and long finish lend themselves to a variety of foods for pairing, like charcoal grilled fillet mignon or an assortment of cheeses
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1/24/2022 - Glenn Gilbert Likes this wine: 90 Points
13,5% alcohol; Saranty Imports, Stamford, Connecticut, who, as they often do, fail to convert the decimal comma to the English decimal point; real cork, medium to heavy weight foil; fast legs, medium ruby red; according to the label, estate bottled in Basilicata, the arch of Italy's boot, 100% Aglianico; opened and kept 24 hours in the fridge before tasting at approximately 12 degrees C -- the cork no longer has any aroma but the nose remains fruit forward, reminiscent of dark stone fruit with maybe some berries and citrus mixed in; full bodied with a distinct earthy, forest floor character, which I suspect owes at least as much to its initial fermentation as it does to the 15 month barrique aging in French and Slovene oak; the subdued tannins and long finish lend themselves to a variety of foods for pairing, like charcoal grilled fillet mignon or an assortment of cheeses
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3/26/2021 - dfusina wrote: 90 Points
For that price, perfect PNP at your favorite pizzeria/restaurant.
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2/10/2021 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 88 Points
quite dry, not feeling it
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9/22/2020 - snarfglk Likes this wine: 89 Points
89+
Very nice aglianico to pair with many dishes
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9/22/2020 - Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
This is a wonderfully aromatic, fragrant wine. No bottling can compete in its price range.....unbelievable QPR.
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