Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Anima Lavica 2022, Aglianico - Campania, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Aglianico from Campania, vintage 2022. A volcanic-driven southern Italian expression showcasing structure, concentration, and tension. Built for the table, not for casual sipping.

Aromas & Flavors
Concentrated red cherry, sour plum, crushed raspberry, dried oregano, dark earth, and a subtle smoky mineral tone reflecting volcanic soils.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and bone dry with firm, textured tannins. Intense and structured on its own, yet smooths and integrates beautifully when paired with food. Long, savory finish.

Food Pairings
Braised short ribs, lamb shank, grilled ribeye, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino or caciocavallo.

Verdict
Powerful and expressive. A classic food-demanding Aglianico that shows grip, depth, and southern Italian character.

🍷 Did You Know?
Campania’s volcanic soils, particularly around Benevento and Irpinia, contribute to Aglianico’s signature structure, minerality, and aging potential. — 3 days ago

Riccardo Arrigoni

9.0

Esame AIS III — 4 years ago

Aaron Nathan

9.1

Crushable but a bit acidic — 6 years ago

with Ally

Kyle B

9.1

Amazing Italian. Cant wait to get another bottle! — 2 months ago

with Terry

Ericsson

9.0

Interesting written all over it!! — 2 years ago

Mel

9.2

Thin, refreshing, mild but bright taste rounded with floral notes — 5 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Had this with a homemade bucatini all’amatriciana... the flavour complexity was incredible. So thick and beautiful. — 6 years ago

Sharon B

9.1

A delicious white from one of my favorite regions in southern Italy. Evidently I rated this wine 51 weeks ago also on the 4th of July weekend! — 8 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

No formal notes - from half bottle. I have always loved the rich flavoursome notes of Falanghina from the Campania region of Italy with notes of honeysuckle and pear. Impossible not to like. — 2 years ago

with Georgina

Nico

9.0

This is incredible value. Deep, full bodied and with typical character, at only $13 if I recall correctly, this is some of the best value I've found. — 6 years ago