Irpinia, Avellino

Ciro Picariello

Irpinia Fiano 2018

100% Fiano, aged 6 months in stainless on its lees, lemon yellow color with aromas of tropical and stone fruits with nutty notes. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and pear with sweet citrus notes. Medium+ length, balanced with lively acidity, ending with fruit and flinty mineral character. Organic! — 3 days ago

Daniel, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Luigi Tecce

Poliphemo Taurasi Aglianico 2019

Daaaaaaang this is amazing! Pro ratings are too low. Tecce aromatics are so good. Flowers, iron, tar and macerated berries on the nose upon opening. Incredible balance of fruit and minerals with a metallic tone. Hint of licorice. I just opened it and it’s already so complex with little alcohol showing through. Lots of Mediterranean herbs, hay and grape stems on the finish, with a nicely tannic bitter final note. Super long, easing into dusty dried fruit. Absolutely excellent. So smooth and drinkable for a 15-percenter. — 8 days ago

Austin, Raul and 2 others liked this

Terredora di Paolo

Loggia Della Serra Greco di Tufo

Floral, herbal, minerality, long finish — 2 months ago

Feudi di San Gregorio

Serpico Irpinia Aglianico 2003

Ron R
9.1

This was sailing… meaty nose of rich burnt ends coupled with plum jam. Palate was viscous and mineral driven. S little too much acidity with a slightly citrus finish. Nice juxtaposition with the Siro, but this was always destined for second place tonight. — 21 days ago

Andrew Moore
with Andrew
Tom, Juan and 27 others liked this

Feudi di San Gregorio

Taurasi Aglianico 2010

After 15 years this is starting to shed its gloomy and cranky nature. Black fruit, volcanic minerality, tons of fiery and smoky nuances, refreshing acidity.
Very nice!
— 8 days ago

Tom, Jan and 3 others liked this

Feudi di San Gregorio

Rubrato Irpinia Aglianico 2018

Dark ruby/purple color with a slight garnet rim. Aromas of ripe black berry/currant fruit, ash, smoke and leather. Sour red and black cherry fruit on the palate with additional notes of figs, black olives, woody herbs and black pepper spice. Nice hint of charred oak on the medium-plus finish. Well balanced and powerful. Better as it opened up so give this wine a decant. Solid QPR. — 2 months ago

Tom, Bob and 3 others liked this

Salvatore Molettieri

Cinque Querce Irpinia Aglianico 2020

Excellent everyday wine that was even better the next day — 4 days ago

Michael Centanni
with Michael
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Luigi Tecce

Satyricon Irpinia Campi Taurasini Aglianico 2022

Tecce is one of my favorite Italian producers. The 2022 Satyricon doesn’t disappoint. Opens up after 3-4 hours. Dried flowers, cherries and charcoal on the nose. Lovely aromatics. Tart cranberries with blackberries. Sharp minerality, mouth-puckering tannins, astringent, dry, dusty and savory long finish. Very long. Young. 14.5% abv, but it doesn’t feel overly full or heavy. I remember the 2020 being darker and more fruit-forward, but I could be wrong. — a month ago

Ira, Ted and 9 others liked this

Guido Marsella

Fiano di Avellino 2023

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Crisp, delicious, salty fiano. — 2 months ago

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