Tenuta del Portale
Aglianico del Vulture
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with herb, spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with tobacco and pepper spice. Fine lively tannins, medium+ finish with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy herb character.
Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with herb, spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with tobacco and pepper spice. Fine lively tannins, medium+ finish with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy herb character.
Jan 11th, 2023
Drank 2/21/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Tar and sweet black cherry with some magic marker. Dark flavors, with blackberry, tar, soil and big tannins long, drying finish.
4/21/8/4/4 +50 =91
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Drank 2/21/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Tar and sweet black cherry with some magic marker. Dark flavors, with blackberry, tar, soil and big tannins long, drying finish.
4/21/8/4/4 +50 =91
.
Smells like a middle school art room, plasti chair, pencil shavings, painting supplies
Smells like a middle school art room, plasti chair, pencil shavings, painting supplies
4 people found it helpfulApr 16th, 2015
Pronounced alcohol on the nose. On the palette: mid-season blackberries (not overly ripe), and leather. Smoke, spice, and white pepper also emerge after a few seconds in the mouth. High tannins and acid with a slight licorice finish. Worked well with tomato-based ragu—cleared the fat but stood out on its own in the finish. Needs to decant for a while before drinking (2hr). Serve at cellar temp, just a little below room temp. 13.5% ABV.
Pronounced alcohol on the nose. On the palette: mid-season blackberries (not overly ripe), and leather. Smoke, spice, and white pepper also emerge after a few seconds in the mouth. High tannins and acid with a slight licorice finish. Worked well with tomato-based ragu—cleared the fat but stood out on its own in the finish. Needs to decant for a while before drinking (2hr). Serve at cellar temp, just a little below room temp. 13.5% ABV.
2 people found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016
Blackberry coulis, tar, violet and clove. Persistent fruit with fresh acidity and dusty tannins. Aged 18 months in large oak casks.
Blackberry coulis, tar, violet and clove. Persistent fruit with fresh acidity and dusty tannins. Aged 18 months in large oak casks.
1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2014
A rather tannic, spicy Aglianico (as expected). Cigar box, cocoa powder, figs, raspberries, violets, balsamic, and chiseled stone. The tar comes on strong, but fades after stretching out in the glass. If you'd rather waste your money on cheap Chianti..please do. I'll stock up on this.
A rather tannic, spicy Aglianico (as expected). Cigar box, cocoa powder, figs, raspberries, violets, balsamic, and chiseled stone. The tar comes on strong, but fades after stretching out in the glass. If you'd rather waste your money on cheap Chianti..please do. I'll stock up on this.
Jan 23rd, 2016
Basic aglianico with some rough edges. Sulfur-y smoke, candle wax, and dark chocolate on the nose with rich black fruit and big tannin on the palate.. Settled down after a while in the glass, but definitely needs food.
Basic aglianico with some rough edges. Sulfur-y smoke, candle wax, and dark chocolate on the nose with rich black fruit and big tannin on the palate.. Settled down after a while in the glass, but definitely needs food.
Apr 26th, 2015
The first hint of aroma is that of rubbing alcohol. Followed by a seductive earthy clay much to the likes of playdoh. After a swirl in the mouth there is a strong black cherry note with a melody of oak and leather.
The first hint of aroma is that of rubbing alcohol. Followed by a seductive earthy clay much to the likes of playdoh. After a swirl in the mouth there is a strong black cherry note with a melody of oak and leather.
Jul 9th, 2022
Good option for a casual weeknight dinner.
Good option for a casual weeknight dinner.
Feb 4th, 2022