This is our second sortie into the food friendly wines of Chalmers. The grape this time is Aglianico, originating in southern Italy. The best known DOC’s are Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. Typically, it produces medium to full bodied wines with notes of chocolate, cherry and spice, firm tannins and noticeable acidity.
This effort from Chalmers goes a long way to capturing the essence of the grape variety, with sourish cherry fruit and fresh, food friendly acidity. On this evidence, it is one to watch in the future.
2005 AGLIANICO
Producer: Chalmers Wines
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2005
Region: Murray Darling, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 25 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Mid ruby red, relatively light in colour. Open nose of spicy fruit cake and candied fruit. Slightly volatile. Dry, medium bodied, a savoury food style, plenty of acidity, cranberry, raspberry and a touch of gentle spice. With its vibrant acidity and dry palate, it is well suited to rich tomato based ragus, Bolognese for one.
Score: 16/20
This effort from Chalmers goes a long way to capturing the essence of the grape variety, with sourish cherry fruit and fresh, food friendly acidity. On this evidence, it is one to watch in the future.
2005 AGLIANICOProducer: Chalmers Wines
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2005
Region: Murray Darling, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Diam
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 25 January 2012
Tasting Note:
Mid ruby red, relatively light in colour. Open nose of spicy fruit cake and candied fruit. Slightly volatile. Dry, medium bodied, a savoury food style, plenty of acidity, cranberry, raspberry and a touch of gentle spice. With its vibrant acidity and dry palate, it is well suited to rich tomato based ragus, Bolognese for one.
Score: 16/20
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