Macarico
Aglianico del Vulture
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Nose: originally-Strong mineral aspect with, maybe, a little hidden violet... I don't smell any fruit at all, but there is almost a little petrol aspect going on. However, after a while in the glass it opened up. The petrol practically vanishes and slightly sour fruit appears. Palate: great mouth feel with sour cherry (not the sour fruit on the nose) and good tannin.
Nose: originally-Strong mineral aspect with, maybe, a little hidden violet... I don't smell any fruit at all, but there is almost a little petrol aspect going on. However, after a while in the glass it opened up. The petrol practically vanishes and slightly sour fruit appears. Palate: great mouth feel with sour cherry (not the sour fruit on the nose) and good tannin.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Soap and violets, tart pomegranate and blueberries very interesting
Soap and violets, tart pomegranate and blueberries very interesting
Dec 16th, 2016
Big aggressive tannins deep rich cherry spice nice - aging well nice rose petal
Big aggressive tannins deep rich cherry spice nice - aging well nice rose petal
Nov 7th, 2015Delicious. Big tannic sour cherries and asphalt.
Delicious. Big tannic sour cherries and asphalt.
Apr 3rd, 2015
Big, bold, young yet still approachable with 30min in the glass. Volcanic soil is the star along with bright, focused red cherry and a hint of exotic spice
Big, bold, young yet still approachable with 30min in the glass. Volcanic soil is the star along with bright, focused red cherry and a hint of exotic spice
Feb 1st, 2015
Incredible structure and minerality on a foundation of fruit. Killer recommendation by @garyvee @WineLibrary
Incredible structure and minerality on a foundation of fruit. Killer recommendation by @garyvee @WineLibrary
Dec 13th, 2014
A pretty delicious expression, but lacking on the body and complexity side. Short finish and relatively thin structure, but you wouldn’t suspect it by the nose, which is pretty full and rich. Plums, cherries, blackberries, 5-spice blend, and anise.
A pretty delicious expression, but lacking on the body and complexity side. Short finish and relatively thin structure, but you wouldn’t suspect it by the nose, which is pretty full and rich. Plums, cherries, blackberries, 5-spice blend, and anise.
Jan 14th, 2019
Very disappointing aglianico. Muddy flavors, without much backbone.
Very disappointing aglianico. Muddy flavors, without much backbone.
Jan 26th, 2016