I Pentri
Kerres Beneventano IGT Piedirosso
Campania, Italy
I like this ‘16 a bit better than I recall liking the ‘15 (which had screeching acids). Intense nose. Perfumey, with kids of crushed volcanic gravel, a deep animal fur note, spice, and oozy red berries. Deep in the mouth, it’s got tons of volcanic stone minerality, old leather, and plenty of macerated dark cherry underlying it. Acids are there but integrated. Still quite a bit of tannin chalkily coating the mouth. Will go great with the rustic pasta dish I’m making.
I like this ‘16 a bit better than I recall liking the ‘15 (which had screeching acids). Intense nose. Perfumey, with kids of crushed volcanic gravel, a deep animal fur note, spice, and oozy red berries. Deep in the mouth, it’s got tons of volcanic stone minerality, old leather, and plenty of macerated dark cherry underlying it. Acids are there but integrated. Still quite a bit of tannin chalkily coating the mouth. Will go great with the rustic pasta dish I’m making.
May 25th, 2023
Lots of juicy fruit but maybe a bit on the early side of ripe.
Lots of juicy fruit but maybe a bit on the early side of ripe.
Dec 30th, 2021
Gorgeous, brooding, mineral-driven. The nose was a combination of animal and mineral that made it smell like blood (in a good way). Dark, crunchy fruit on the palate, smooth, savory, lively acidity, great balance, and a medium finish.
Gorgeous, brooding, mineral-driven. The nose was a combination of animal and mineral that made it smell like blood (in a good way). Dark, crunchy fruit on the palate, smooth, savory, lively acidity, great balance, and a medium finish.
Mar 4th, 2021An interesting but ultimately demanding wine. Nose is great: tangy (a little VA), rich, smoky berries, warm fur, exotic spice. But in the mouth it throws some elbows. Intense acidity, lean feel. Some chalky tannin as the finish progresses. Not a sipper. Would be good with “Sunday gravy” red meat sauces.
An interesting but ultimately demanding wine. Nose is great: tangy (a little VA), rich, smoky berries, warm fur, exotic spice. But in the mouth it throws some elbows. Intense acidity, lean feel. Some chalky tannin as the finish progresses. Not a sipper. Would be good with “Sunday gravy” red meat sauces.
Feb 6th, 2021
pasquale with om. also the benanti etna rosso
pasquale with om. also the benanti etna rosso
Apr 24th, 2018Balsamic, earth and subtle black fruit on the nose. Floral, ripe and dark fruited, with a medium body, bright acid, sneaky leathery tannin and a saline quality.
Balsamic, earth and subtle black fruit on the nose. Floral, ripe and dark fruited, with a medium body, bright acid, sneaky leathery tannin and a saline quality.
Feb 14th, 2018