Grifalco di Lucania
Aglianico del Vulture
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
3L. Good god, that's a lot of Aglianico. Firm. Ripe. If this is your thing, it's a nice example...
3L. Good god, that's a lot of Aglianico. Firm. Ripe. If this is your thing, it's a nice example...
1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2016
It has the level of tannins I compare with a cat's tongue. Rough and charming in one fell swoop. With enough ripe dark fruit and medium acid to make you fall in the kitty's embrace. IF you like it is kitty licks you. I really like this one. Good pick if at Osteria Mozza!
It has the level of tannins I compare with a cat's tongue. Rough and charming in one fell swoop. With enough ripe dark fruit and medium acid to make you fall in the kitty's embrace. IF you like it is kitty licks you. I really like this one. Good pick if at Osteria Mozza!
Oct 27th, 2016
Firm tannins, tarry, ashy, juicy.
Firm tannins, tarry, ashy, juicy.
Sep 19th, 2015Not quite ready. Tannins are pretty harsh, maybe pair with food? INTENSE!
Not quite ready. Tannins are pretty harsh, maybe pair with food? INTENSE!
Feb 27th, 2013
Tanin with some juice. Lovely pairing with pizza
Tanin with some juice. Lovely pairing with pizza
Nov 20th, 2017
For the price it's a great drink; tannic a bit smoky and brooding with tar and coco on a bed of dark fruits
For the price it's a great drink; tannic a bit smoky and brooding with tar and coco on a bed of dark fruits
Apr 30th, 2017
With the Aglianco grape from southern Italy things get off to a rocky start. First the scent of nail polish remover (not as bad as it sounds) smacks you in the face. Then the first sip gives you an uppercut to the jaw with high tannins. BUT this wine then lingers on the palate with deep, dark, earthy fruit, mixed with ash and tar. A good hair on your chest quaff you will not soon forget.
With the Aglianco grape from southern Italy things get off to a rocky start. First the scent of nail polish remover (not as bad as it sounds) smacks you in the face. Then the first sip gives you an uppercut to the jaw with high tannins. BUT this wine then lingers on the palate with deep, dark, earthy fruit, mixed with ash and tar. A good hair on your chest quaff you will not soon forget.
Mar 30th, 2017