Smells like old dried out beef jerky. A faint memory of red berry fruit and just enough acid to be drinkable. Vague citrus rind and hints of varietal character, but overall this is tired. Maybe just bad bottle luck, but I’ve found this producer disappointing relative to the high scores— doesn’t match the less extracted, more acid-driven Aglianicos from Mastroberardino for instance.
Smells like old dried out beef jerky. A faint memory of red berry fruit and just enough acid to be drinkable. Vague citrus rind and hints of varietal character, but overall this is tired. Maybe just bad bottle luck, but I’ve found this producer disappointing relative to the high scores— doesn’t match the less extracted, more acid-driven Aglianicos from Mastroberardino for instance.
1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2020
One of my best food pairings of the year.
A friend gifted me several handfuls of pomodori di vesvuvio, tiny plum tomatoes grown on Mt. Vesuvius. They were so intense and unlike any tomato I've ever smelled or eaten before. I made a sauce of olive oil packed tuna with onion, pine nuts and capers saucing extra thick fettucione.
The synergy and harmony between food and wine made descriptions unnecessary.
One of my best food pairings of the year.
A friend gifted me several handfuls of pomodori di vesvuvio, tiny plum tomatoes grown on Mt. Vesuvius. They were so intense and unlike any tomato I've ever smelled or eaten before. I made a sauce of olive oil packed tuna with onion, pine nuts and capers saucing extra thick fettucione.
The synergy and harmony between food and wine made descriptions unnecessary.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015
Tight as hell on opening. 2 hours in the decanter really let this shine, esp with rich meats. Will go another 10 easy
Tight as hell on opening. 2 hours in the decanter really let this shine, esp with rich meats. Will go another 10 easy
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2015
Sempre un grandissimo vino
Sempre un grandissimo vino
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
2006. Brooding, bass heavy, savory, and with enough dark fruit to keep it friendly.
2006. Brooding, bass heavy, savory, and with enough dark fruit to keep it friendly.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Delicious and big. Built to go the long haul.
Delicious and big. Built to go the long haul.
Oct 4th, 2014
Nowhere near ready.
Dec 13th, 2013
Very similar to my previous note. Dark reddish purple in color. Big and rich while simultaneously showing a bit austere. Earthy, graphite, savory, resiny, herbal. Grippy tannins. Somewhat tart as well. Complex. Finish lingers. Decanted 2 hours ahead.
Very similar to my previous note. Dark reddish purple in color. Big and rich while simultaneously showing a bit austere. Earthy, graphite, savory, resiny, herbal. Grippy tannins. Somewhat tart as well. Complex. Finish lingers. Decanted 2 hours ahead.
Aug 5th, 2021Almost perfect. Savory, sappy, herbal notes. Graphite and earth. Tannins have softened and were in nice balance. Complex. Long finish. Excellent with fresh tomato galette.
Almost perfect. Savory, sappy, herbal notes. Graphite and earth. Tannins have softened and were in nice balance. Complex. Long finish. Excellent with fresh tomato galette.
Oct 7th, 2020
In magnum
Aug 13th, 2019
Roccamonfina, Caserta, Campania, Italy
