Tenuta del Portale
Aglianico del Vulture
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
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, 2015Big, chewy tannins and a warm black cherry note, great for the price
Big, chewy tannins and a warm black cherry note, great for the price
Jun 10th, 2016
Smells like nail polish. Quick finish. Dry.
Smells like nail polish. Quick finish. Dry.
Mar 4th, 2016
This is a nice wine that will not break the bank. Another person stated this in their review that there is a hint of paint smells with a good swirl but somehow it works with this wine. I'd like to see a longer finish and a stronger mouth feel but it delivers fully. Great wine with friends.
This is a nice wine that will not break the bank. Another person stated this in their review that there is a hint of paint smells with a good swirl but somehow it works with this wine. I'd like to see a longer finish and a stronger mouth feel but it delivers fully. Great wine with friends.
Feb 14th, 2016
2011 - A bit too strong and lingering of tar and chocolate for my everyday taste; yet, drinkable
2011 - A bit too strong and lingering of tar and chocolate for my everyday taste; yet, drinkable
Feb 22nd, 2015