Macarico
Aglianico del Vulture
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Nose: originally-Strong mineral aspect with, maybe, a little hidden violet... I don't smell any fruit at all, but there is almost a little petrol aspect going on. However, after a while in the glass it opened up. The petrol practically vanishes and slightly sour fruit appears. Palate: great mouth feel with sour cherry (not the sour fruit on the nose) and good tannin.
Nose: originally-Strong mineral aspect with, maybe, a little hidden violet... I don't smell any fruit at all, but there is almost a little petrol aspect going on. However, after a while in the glass it opened up. The petrol practically vanishes and slightly sour fruit appears. Palate: great mouth feel with sour cherry (not the sour fruit on the nose) and good tannin.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Soap and violets, tart pomegranate and blueberries very interesting
Soap and violets, tart pomegranate and blueberries very interesting
Dec 16th, 2016Delicious. Big tannic sour cherries and asphalt.
Delicious. Big tannic sour cherries and asphalt.
Apr 3rd, 2015
Big, bold, young yet still approachable with 30min in the glass. Volcanic soil is the star along with bright, focused red cherry and a hint of exotic spice
Big, bold, young yet still approachable with 30min in the glass. Volcanic soil is the star along with bright, focused red cherry and a hint of exotic spice
Feb 1st, 2015
Incredible structure and minerality on a foundation of fruit. Killer recommendation by @garyvee @WineLibrary
Incredible structure and minerality on a foundation of fruit. Killer recommendation by @garyvee @WineLibrary
Dec 13th, 2014
Very disappointing aglianico. Muddy flavors, without much backbone.
Very disappointing aglianico. Muddy flavors, without much backbone.
Jan 26th, 2016Plum aromas followed by a palate with raisins, dark chocolate, and smokiness. Great with pizza.
Plum aromas followed by a palate with raisins, dark chocolate, and smokiness. Great with pizza.
May 10th, 2015Earthy, acidic, dry. Completely unexpected but delicious.
Earthy, acidic, dry. Completely unexpected but delicious.
Feb 18th, 2015
Smells like berries, chocolate, and wet paint, even a spice cabinet after it opens a bit. Tastes jammy, and the critics aren't joking about the tannins in the aglianico grape. Mellows as it opens but we had it decanted for hours before it was smooth. Very good but too dry for me to drink on its own.
Smells like berries, chocolate, and wet paint, even a spice cabinet after it opens a bit. Tastes jammy, and the critics aren't joking about the tannins in the aglianico grape. Mellows as it opens but we had it decanted for hours before it was smooth. Very good but too dry for me to drink on its own.
Jan 18th, 2015