Feudi di San Gregorio
Sirica Irpinia Aglianico
Irpinia, Avellino, Campania, Italy
What a remarkable wine. It's made from the extremely rare Sirica grape (not Aglianico), which I understand to be a three-way cross between Syrah, Teroldego, and Refosco. Notes of violets and dark fruit on the nose, and flavors of blackberry, clove, and black pepper on the palate. The nicely integrated tannins were velvety and helped contribute to the well-balanced structure. Exceptional! 100% Sirica. 4/10/23.
What a remarkable wine. It's made from the extremely rare Sirica grape (not Aglianico), which I understand to be a three-way cross between Syrah, Teroldego, and Refosco. Notes of violets and dark fruit on the nose, and flavors of blackberry, clove, and black pepper on the palate. The nicely integrated tannins were velvety and helped contribute to the well-balanced structure. Exceptional! 100% Sirica. 4/10/23.
Oct 14th, 2022
Deep red full bodied. Needs to breath before drinking. Ok, but probably won’t buy again.
Deep red full bodied. Needs to breath before drinking. Ok, but probably won’t buy again.
Aug 20th, 2022
Substantive wine, good for eliminating thought - with food, delivers pleasure.
Substantive wine, good for eliminating thought - with food, delivers pleasure.
May 6th, 2020Wonderful with the ragu at Tandem in Naples, Italy.
Wonderful with the ragu at Tandem in Naples, Italy.
Nov 18th, 2018
An incredible story as well a great wine. Back in the early 2000s, The Vineyard team at Feudi di San Gregorio discovered three bush vines in their Anglianico vineyards that were not Anglianico grapes. After DNA research, it was determined the vines were the ancient Sirica grape varietal. FSG propagated these vines and eventually ended up with one and a half hectares of this grape. First release of a Sirica Single varietal was back in 2009. This vintage is a terrific red wine. Aromas of dark berries, leather, herbs and violets. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry, black pepper and cloves. Velvety tannins and fresh tasting. Beautifully balanced. This one is special and will get better with age. I need to find more!
An incredible story as well a great wine. Back in the early 2000s, The Vineyard team at Feudi di San Gregorio discovered three bush vines in their Anglianico vineyards that were not Anglianico grapes. After DNA research, it was determined the vines were the ancient Sirica grape varietal. FSG propagated these vines and eventually ended up with one and a half hectares of this grape. First release of a Sirica Single varietal was back in 2009. This vintage is a terrific red wine. Aromas of dark berries, leather, herbs and violets. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry, black pepper and cloves. Velvety tannins and fresh tasting. Beautifully balanced. This one is special and will get better with age. I need to find more!
May 20th, 2018
Liked it! Fresh fruity and lots taste... a red for mild summer night!
Liked it! Fresh fruity and lots taste... a red for mild summer night!
May 25th, 2016
