Donnachiara
Campania Aglianico
Campania, Italy
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.
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
