Donnachiara
Taurasi Aglianico
Taurasi, Avellino, Campania, Italy
Dark, blackish purple. Inviting nose of tarry blackberry. Full-bodied palate gives that same blackberry with ripe blueberry, and a hint of birch ash on the moderately long finish. Fine, medium plus tannins and medium acidity. Aglianico is my new go-to Italian variety and Taurasi is the King. Old World presence with a slight New World feel. The slight step down from the Riserva makes for a great value in a premium appellation. Pizza — originally from the same region — is a natural pair, but take this anywhere you’d take a Bordeaux or a New World Syrah or Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2027.
Dark, blackish purple. Inviting nose of tarry blackberry. Full-bodied palate gives that same blackberry with ripe blueberry, and a hint of birch ash on the moderately long finish. Fine, medium plus tannins and medium acidity. Aglianico is my new go-to Italian variety and Taurasi is the King. Old World presence with a slight New World feel. The slight step down from the Riserva makes for a great value in a premium appellation. Pizza — originally from the same region — is a natural pair, but take this anywhere you’d take a Bordeaux or a New World Syrah or Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2027.
Sep 18th, 2021
This wine is medium-dark in the glass and offers up a perfumed nose of red fruit, sweet oak spice, smoke and hint of spearmint. The palate is just as delightful, with cherries, raspberries and red currant flavors joining together. The tannins are sweet, while the finish is medium length and savory. It was great with an Italian sub sandwich and also a hit with arancini and fennel-laced meatballs.
This wine is medium-dark in the glass and offers up a perfumed nose of red fruit, sweet oak spice, smoke and hint of spearmint. The palate is just as delightful, with cherries, raspberries and red currant flavors joining together. The tannins are sweet, while the finish is medium length and savory. It was great with an Italian sub sandwich and also a hit with arancini and fennel-laced meatballs.
Jun 9th, 2021This wine is from Taurasi not Umbria!!! Silly delectable
This wine is from Taurasi not Umbria!!! Silly delectable
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014
Stony minerality, licorice, dried cranberry and plump ripe cherry.. Round and smooth, awesome as ever. Love aglianico.
Stony minerality, licorice, dried cranberry and plump ripe cherry.. Round and smooth, awesome as ever. Love aglianico.
Feb 27th, 2015
Donnachiara Taurasi 2020
Taurasi DOCG, Campania, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
Made from 100% Aglianico grapes, this Taurasi is a classic expression of Campania’s most noble red. Known as the “Barolo of the South,” it undergoes a 15-day maceration on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French barriques (12 months), with another 24 months in bottle before release.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with blackberry, plum, cherry, cacao, and roasted coffee. On the palate: bone-dry, full-bodied, and warm, showing firm tannins, layered dark fruits, and an elegant structure with long persistence.
Mouthfeel
Structured and powerful, yet balanced. Rich tannins, dry finish, and remarkable depth that underline its long aging potential.
Winemaking Notes
Traditional hand-harvested Aglianico grapes, carefully vinified and matured. The barrique aging adds polish and subtle complexity while keeping the robust Taurasi soul intact.
Food Pairing
Perfect with hearty dishes: pasta with rich ragù, grilled steaks, game meats, and long-aged cheeses.
Verdict
A bold, structured, and age-worthy Taurasi with elegance and intensity. Built to age, but already showing its class in the glass. 🍷🔥
A la salute! 🍷
Donnachiara Taurasi 2020
Taurasi DOCG, Campania, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
Made from 100% Aglianico grapes, this Taurasi is a classic expression of Campania’s most noble red. Known as the “Barolo of the South,” it undergoes a 15-day maceration on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French barriques (12 months), with another 24 months in bottle before release.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with blackberry, plum, cherry, cacao, and roasted coffee. On the palate: bone-dry, full-bodied, and warm, showing firm tannins, layered dark fruits, and an elegant structure with long persistence.
Mouthfeel
Structured and powerful, yet balanced. Rich tannins, dry finish, and remarkable depth that underline its long aging potential.
Winemaking Notes
Traditional hand-harvested Aglianico grapes, carefully vinified and matured. The barrique aging adds polish and subtle complexity while keeping the robust Taurasi soul intact.
Food Pairing
Perfect with hearty dishes: pasta with rich ragù, grilled steaks, game meats, and long-aged cheeses.
Verdict
A bold, structured, and age-worthy Taurasi with elegance and intensity. Built to age, but already showing its class in the glass. 🍷🔥
A la salute! 🍷
2019.
Deeply opaque ruby-crimson color.
Mascerated fruits and loamy soil come to mind when aerated. A familiar sterility lingers, like cherry cough drops.
Subtle, developed fruits with a balance of roundness and structure give this an inky quality. There's deep, dark cocoa/coffee on the finish, resembling a dark chocolate truffle with boozy fruit inside. Said finish is medium long and resembles the olfactory notes.
Paired with chicken pizza.
2019.
Deeply opaque ruby-crimson color.
Mascerated fruits and loamy soil come to mind when aerated. A familiar sterility lingers, like cherry cough drops.
Subtle, developed fruits with a balance of roundness and structure give this an inky quality. There's deep, dark cocoa/coffee on the finish, resembling a dark chocolate truffle with boozy fruit inside. Said finish is medium long and resembles the olfactory notes.
Paired with chicken pizza.
Nariz: mora, ciruela, tabaco, cuero, tierra
Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M
Nariz: mora, ciruela, tabaco, cuero, tierra
Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M
100% Aglianico. Dry and earthy with notes of clay and coffee.
100% Aglianico. Dry and earthy with notes of clay and coffee.
Dec 24th, 2022Nariz: ciruela, pasas, violetas, chocolate, cuero
Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M, Alcohol M
Nariz: ciruela, pasas, violetas, chocolate, cuero
Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M, Alcohol M
100% aglianico. Like a decadent blackberry and chocolate dessert but not too sweet, just indulgent and velvety.
100% aglianico. Like a decadent blackberry and chocolate dessert but not too sweet, just indulgent and velvety.
Sep 4th, 2021