February 1, 2024 - The 2006 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro is a blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso grapes from the Campania region of Italy. It is a full-bodied, structured wine with a long aging potential.
Appearance: The wine has a deep, dark ruby color with purple hues.
Aroma: The nose is intense and complex, with notes of blackberries, plums, raspberries, dried herbs, tobacco, and leather.
Palate: The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. The fruit is ripe and concentrated, with hints of spice and minerality.
Overall: The 2006 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro is a powerful and elegant wine that is well-suited for aging. It would be a great match for grilled meats, roasted game, or aged cheeses.
Tasting notes from different sources:
Robert Parker: 97 points
James Suckling: 96 points
Wine Spectator: 95 points
January 6, 2024 - Many years to go. Just starting to unwind a little. Great QPR
November 24, 2023 - 2nd Coravin tasting for this bottles after over 2 years
Grape: 80% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso
Appellation: Roccamonfina IGT
Alcohol: 14.5%
Appearance: Dark ruby with purple hues.
Aroma: Intense and complex with notes of blackberries, plums, raspberries, dried herbs, tobacco, and leather.
Palate: Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. The fruit is ripe and concentrated, with hints of spice and minerality.
Overall: A powerful and structured wine with great aging potential.
Can drink now or age few years more.
Pairs well with grilled meats, roasted game, or aged cheeses.
October 15, 2023 - This one threw me off because when first opened, it showed kind of like a California Syrah. But a few hours later, the big fruit calmed down and what presented was a medium plus bodied wine with very clean fruit (still reminiscent of Syrah in fruit profile), forward acidity, and interesting notes of smoke. I really liked this, and the only thing that let it down just a hair was a bit of a short finish. For the price, though, this is a value in cellar worthy wine.
May 28, 2023 - Peaking now. Holders should check their stock
April 12, 2023 - Majestic !
March 18, 2023 - From magnum. Drunk over a lasagna, no TN.
Interesting that ABV was at 13%, and that the sense of power, which usually comes from this wine was somewhat restrained in this case, which I found a good thing. But to my taste this lacked acidity and a sense of energy, while it had good complexity. It is still young though, and I am sure that it can develop further.
January 21, 2023 - This was fantastic. Smoky and brambly yet with bright, soaring notes of violet. The palate is still firm and grippy but not chalky. Fantastic acidity.
September 30, 2022 - My third bottle over a decade. Yea nice again showing really nice complexity along a Bordeaux vein. Earthy laden with gravel, hints of of ash, green peppar, violets. The stone and ash are really present and beautiful. Have one bottle left. Will wait another few
July 30, 2022 - Lovely, more elegant than I expected but with dark fruits and a niose and finish of tobacco just terrific.