2018 Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89 points

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  1/16/2022 - mjwstickings Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Made from the Piedirosso grape, an ancient varietal that thrives on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, this is a dark, inky, medium-bodied red that, characteristic for the varietal, is high on acids and low on tannins, and so quite zesty and soft. I can't say I'm terribly familiar with Piedirosso, but that colour and structure, a fruity core of dark berry notes, and earthy/umami, minerally elements point to genuine authenticity here, not surprising coming from a fine Campanian producer like Terredora. On top of this, notes of tar, rose, pot pourri, and cherry provide nice complexity and are also quite reminiscent of Piedmontese Nebbiolo (this doesn't have the power of a Barolo, to be sure, but it's sort of akin to a Barbaresco), and there's also a hint of citrusy orange within the zestiness. It's such a pleasure tasting these indigenous Italian varietals, and this is another fine example.

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  12/23/2021 - winespine Likes this wine: 89 Points

  This is from an excellent producer in Campania, started when the Mastroberardino brothers split their family holdings in the 90s. 100% Piedirosso, it's medium-bodied and earthy, with cherries and cloves on the palate. The acidity balances it well. Paired with some hard cheeses and it worked well.

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