2010 Azienda Agricola San Martino Aglianico del Vulture Arberesko

Community Tasting Notes (5) Median Score: 89 points

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  10/31/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 4b for 14+/b from Wine Library 5+ years ago; this is #1. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; mature red tree fruit nose, some forest floor; mature fruit (red plum, black cherry), some earthiness; very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious, glad I have a few more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.

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  1/5/2018 - logos Likes this wine: 68 Points

  very fresh, bright, compact dark berry nose with slight dusty overlay is attractive. very berryish, lively, sappy flavour with dusty, tannic remains after a clean, fresh acid finish. needs at least 3 years to open up.

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  7/25/2016 - sleepyhaus wrote:

  Fair food wine but nothing more. Lots of dried leather with no fruit. I like earthy, dried fruit Italian wines quite a bit, but this gives too little for me on its own. Good with pizza, red sauce pasta, or red meat.

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  12/21/2015 - SCMeyer Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Terrific wine with great upfront berry fruit and a solid structure. Young but full of energy. serious old world wine.

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  11/22/2015 - Good Stuff Likes this wine: 88 Points

  good dry red, clean with juicy fruit that is perfect for every day meals, i think this pairs well with pasta with a red meat sauce.

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