Donnachiara
Campania Aglianico
Campania, Italy
Some intrigue, but ultimately not a wine I enjoyed The combination of ripe fruit, high tannins, an oddly thin mid-palate, a cooked orange juice character, and a peculiar metallic note just did not sit well for me. A justifiably difficult blind given my unfamiliarity with the variety and inability to even finish the glass poured.
Some intrigue, but ultimately not a wine I enjoyed The combination of ripe fruit, high tannins, an oddly thin mid-palate, a cooked orange juice character, and a peculiar metallic note just did not sit well for me. A justifiably difficult blind given my unfamiliarity with the variety and inability to even finish the glass poured.
Aug 7th, 2022
Transparent dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium palate of black cranberry and underripe blueberry with a hint of rubbery anise mid palate. Medium plus (classic Italian) acidity; medium tannins. This entry level to Aglianico is a nice lighter intro to southern Italy’s premier variety. Not as bold as Taurasi, but a fine accompaniment to Margherita (or any other red sauced) pizza. Drink now.
Transparent dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium palate of black cranberry and underripe blueberry with a hint of rubbery anise mid palate. Medium plus (classic Italian) acidity; medium tannins. This entry level to Aglianico is a nice lighter intro to southern Italy’s premier variety. Not as bold as Taurasi, but a fine accompaniment to Margherita (or any other red sauced) pizza. Drink now.
Jul 5th, 2021
Drank 8/21/20. Nice with pizza, but would prefer with some lamb or maybe bbq.
Nose of blackberry, black cherry, pipe tobacco, and sweet baking spices. Black cherry, soil, tar, and spice flavors. Firm tannins and black fruit dominate the long finish.
4/21/8/3/4 +50 =90 pts.
Drank 8/21/20. Nice with pizza, but would prefer with some lamb or maybe bbq.
Nose of blackberry, black cherry, pipe tobacco, and sweet baking spices. Black cherry, soil, tar, and spice flavors. Firm tannins and black fruit dominate the long finish.
4/21/8/3/4 +50 =90 pts.
Vino interesante. Nariz de cereza, ciruela, hoja seca y tabaco con trasfondo de fruta. En la boca suave con buen balance de fruta y acidez. Muy buen valor versus su costo. Vale la pena explorar el DOC. (Ballester)
Vino interesante. Nariz de cereza, ciruela, hoja seca y tabaco con trasfondo de fruta. En la boca suave con buen balance de fruta y acidez. Muy buen valor versus su costo. Vale la pena explorar el DOC. (Ballester)
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2017
Earthy, with aromas of berries and slight hint of tart cherries. My first Aglianico! Not bad but slightly on underwhelming side.
Earthy, with aromas of berries and slight hint of tart cherries. My first Aglianico! Not bad but slightly on underwhelming side.
Feb 11th, 2022
Not fancy, but exactly what I wanted
Not fancy, but exactly what I wanted
Oct 31st, 2021
Inky, very reticent nose - super reductive - able to discern dark fruit & rich soil, leather, tar, some pepper all wrapped in a rustic frame. Decent weight & grip, bit astringent on finish.
Inky, very reticent nose - super reductive - able to discern dark fruit & rich soil, leather, tar, some pepper all wrapped in a rustic frame. Decent weight & grip, bit astringent on finish.
Oct 14th, 2021
Dark in the glass, deep ruby with slight brick edge.
Bright red cherry fruit, nice dry lip-smacking tannin and light mineral/smoke characteristics.
What a nice surprise. I was expecting ripe fruit but it's pleasantly fresh, nice.
Dark in the glass, deep ruby with slight brick edge.
Bright red cherry fruit, nice dry lip-smacking tannin and light mineral/smoke characteristics.
What a nice surprise. I was expecting ripe fruit but it's pleasantly fresh, nice.