Tenuta del Portale

Riserva Aglianico del Vulture

8.826 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Aglianico
Manchego & Parmesan
Top Notes For
Ken Higgins

Ken had this 10 years ago

Ken had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2014
Gabrielle Micheletti

Una potenza da Potenza. Intense tannin, cherry brûlée, and very earthy.

Una potenza da Potenza. Intense tannin, cherry brûlée, and very earthy.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Deven Parekh

Deven had this 10 years ago

Deven had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Ken Higgins

A jewel from Basilicata. 100% Aglianico.

A jewel from Basilicata. 100% Aglianico.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2014
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

7.9

Tannins overpowered any shred of fruit.

Tannins overpowered any shred of fruit.

May 7th, 2015
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Tannic. Fruity. Hints of cherries & spice. Smooth finish

Tannic. Fruity. Hints of cherries & spice. Smooth finish

Jan 24th, 2016
Michael Lanni

Interesting taste but didn't have enough finish to hold me.

Interesting taste but didn't have enough finish to hold me.

Jan 9th, 2016
Will Woodard

Nive medium bodied, blackberries and earthy flavor, nice tannins that linger just a bit.

Nive medium bodied, blackberries and earthy flavor, nice tannins that linger just a bit.

Nov 13th, 2015
G Miller

Like the spice and earthiness, but a little drier than I prefer

Like the spice and earthiness, but a little drier than I prefer

Oct 21st, 2015
Matthew Beninati

Earth, wind, and fire. Sour cherry mixed with leathery, barnyard stable floor. Full bodied but you can't chew it. I'm in love....

Earth, wind, and fire. Sour cherry mixed with leathery, barnyard stable floor. Full bodied but you can't chew it. I'm in love....

Aug 18th, 2015