Wine Education Service - Italy - The South

Presented by Vivienne Franks

• 2011 Cantine Nicosia Etna Bianco 85 Points

  Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC

  Light greenish silver.
  Gentle lime and tangerine nose.
  Sharpish citrus attack, quite refreshing, medium length.

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• 2010 La Guardiense Greco Sannio 88 Points

  Italy, Campania, Sannio

  Greenish gold.
  Inviting orange perfume.
  Gentle citrus attack, refreshing, good length.

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• 2011 Terredora di Paolo Greco di Tufo Terre degli Angeli 90 Points

  Italy, Campania, Greco di Tufo DOCG

  Greenish gold.
  Intense, fruity nose, very attractive.
  Fresh, citrus, very refreshing, bitter finish but it leaves behind a sweetness. medium length.

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• 2011 Alovini Aglianico del Vulture Terra degli Eventi 86 Points

  Italy, Basilicata, Aglianico del Vulture

  Youthful, dense, opaque.
  Fragrant, leathery, blackcurrant.
  Fruit and softish tannins, pleasant but there's no real body to this wine.

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• 2008 Barone di Bolaro Cirò Classico Superiore 84 Points

  Italy, Calabria, Cirò Classico Superiore

  Opaque, some age.
  Plums and prunes on the nose.
  The acidity hits before the fruit, no real substance.

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• 2007 Felline Susumaniello Sum Torre Guaceto Puglia IGT 88 Points

  Italy, Puglia, Puglia IGT

  Opaque, some age.
  Lovely deep raisin aromas.
  Sweet ripe fruit, balanced and delicious, medium length.

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• 2007 Felline Primitivo di Manduria Dunico Masseria Pepe 90 Points

  Italy, Puglia, Primitivo di Manduria

  Opaque, some age.
  A very spicy nose with figs and dates.
  Figs in the attack, very tannic, smooth finish, quite long - for drinking now.

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• 2002 Cantina di Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 91 Points

  Italy, Sardinia, Carignano del Sulcis

  Opaque, some age.
  Fruity, very attractive nose.
  Rich, very dry and spicy but there's a sort of sweetness in the mid palate, very long.

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