Grifalco di Lucania

Aglianico del Vulture

8.986 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Aglianico
Manchego & Parmesan
Top Notes For
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.8

3L. Good god, that's a lot of Aglianico. Firm. Ripe. If this is your thing, it's a nice example...

3L. Good god, that's a lot of Aglianico. Firm. Ripe. If this is your thing, it's a nice example...

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2016
Ellen Clifford

It has the level of tannins I compare with a cat's tongue. Rough and charming in one fell swoop. With enough ripe dark fruit and medium acid to make you fall in the kitty's embrace. IF you like it is kitty licks you. I really like this one. Good pick if at Osteria Mozza!

It has the level of tannins I compare with a cat's tongue. Rough and charming in one fell swoop. With enough ripe dark fruit and medium acid to make you fall in the kitty's embrace. IF you like it is kitty licks you. I really like this one. Good pick if at Osteria Mozza!

Oct 27th, 2016
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Firm tannins, tarry, ashy, juicy.

Firm tannins, tarry, ashy, juicy.

Sep 19th, 2015
Sara W
8.0

Not quite ready. Tannins are pretty harsh, maybe pair with food? INTENSE!

Not quite ready. Tannins are pretty harsh, maybe pair with food? INTENSE!

Feb 27th, 2013
Chris

Rich, full, delightful. 2013 vintage.

Rich, full, delightful. 2013 vintage.

Dec 1st, 2018
Celine

Smooth, fruity, full finish

Smooth, fruity, full finish

Jun 17th, 2018
Jennifer Cassel

Tanin with some juice. Lovely pairing with pizza

Tanin with some juice. Lovely pairing with pizza

Nov 20th, 2017
Sarah Suksiri

Anniversary at Corso

Anniversary at Corso

Jul 25th, 2017
Keith Crump

For the price it's a great drink; tannic a bit smoky and brooding with tar and coco on a bed of dark fruits

For the price it's a great drink; tannic a bit smoky and brooding with tar and coco on a bed of dark fruits

Apr 30th, 2017
Richard Rosensweig

With the Aglianco grape from southern Italy things get off to a rocky start. First the scent of nail polish remover (not as bad as it sounds) smacks you in the face. Then the first sip gives you an uppercut to the jaw with high tannins. BUT this wine then lingers on the palate with deep, dark, earthy fruit, mixed with ash and tar. A good hair on your chest quaff you will not soon forget.

With the Aglianco grape from southern Italy things get off to a rocky start. First the scent of nail polish remover (not as bad as it sounds) smacks you in the face. Then the first sip gives you an uppercut to the jaw with high tannins. BUT this wine then lingers on the palate with deep, dark, earthy fruit, mixed with ash and tar. A good hair on your chest quaff you will not soon forget.

Mar 30th, 2017