Aglianico is one of the oldest grape variety in the world, being introducedin Southern Italy by the Ancient Greeks about 3.000 years ago in what they called Enotria or Land of Wine. Today, its qualities are well recognized; for its elegance, ageing potential and complexity of its wines, it has been called “the Nebbiolo of Southern Italy”.
The Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva takes its name from the thin and hard calcareous crust that is found at around 50 cm under the limestone soils of the Castel del Monte DOC area and that has to be broken in order to allow vines to be planted. Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva is a wine that fully expresses the outstanding characteristics of Aglianico.
Deep ruby colour; fruity, rich bouquet effectively displaying complex varietal characteristics and the spiciness of the wood in which it has been matured; judiciously tannic but not too aggressive, with good potential for extended development of its latent qualities.
VINTAGE 2020
James Suckling – 91
This spicy, full-bodied red has aromas of baked plums, oranges, licorice and star anise. It’s fleshy and broad but nicely balanced, with zesty undertones. Drink now or hold.
VINTAGE 2017
James Suckling – 91
Roasted herbs, cedar, poached plums and hot chocolate on the nose. It’s fleshy and flavorful, full-bodied, with firm, but mellowing and berry-soaked tannins and a rich and fruity finish. Drink or hold.
VINTAGE 2016
James Suckling – 91
Minty blackberries with some chocolate to the nose. Juicy and pretty fluid on the palate with very chewy tannins giving it a tight grip before a medium-long finish. Tannic now, better from 2024.
Wine Enthusiast – 90
Grilled meat and leather join bricks and crushed rocks for a mostly savory nose that then surprises with emerging aromas of dark berries and chili peppers. More on the palate bring a sweetness that’s offset by bitter orange and tannins that are still relentless even at this age.
Wine Spectator – 90 (10 Gorgeous Italian Wines)
Fresh and compact, this integrated red marries chewy tannins with crushed black raspberry, tea leaves, anise and subtle hints of iron and dried oregano. Finely meshed and with a sculpted finish, this opens nicely in the glass. Drink now through 2028. 1,250 cases made, 1,250 cases imported.
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