Calabria Wines (formerly known as Westend Estate) is the source of some of Australia’s best (and certainly best value) Aglianico. The 2009 and 2010 vintages of Calabria Aglianico have both been reviewed positively on these pages.
The 2013 vintage release follows in similar style, delivering excellent varietal definition and authentic southern Italian character. As with previous offerings from this address, the wine offers upside for development in bottle over the medium term.
Kudos to Calabria Wines for being prepared to invest in Aglianico and to produce an expression of the variety at a very modest price that benefits from cellaring. Those seeking an authentic southern-Italian inspired wine could do a lot worse than grab a few bottles of Calabria Wines Aglianico.
2013 CALABRIA WINES AGLIANICO
Producer: Calabria Wines
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2013
Region: Riverina, New South Wales
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $17.00
Date tasted: 6 November 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red. Varietal nose of plum, cherry, roasted spice, earthy notes. Dry, medium bodied, initially fruit forward. Acidity is fine and well balanced. Tannins become more forthright over time. Needs food and will benefit from a couple of years in bottle.
Score: 16/20
The 2013 vintage release follows in similar style, delivering excellent varietal definition and authentic southern Italian character. As with previous offerings from this address, the wine offers upside for development in bottle over the medium term.
Kudos to Calabria Wines for being prepared to invest in Aglianico and to produce an expression of the variety at a very modest price that benefits from cellaring. Those seeking an authentic southern-Italian inspired wine could do a lot worse than grab a few bottles of Calabria Wines Aglianico.
2013 CALABRIA WINES AGLIANICO
Producer: Calabria Wines
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2013
Region: Riverina, New South Wales
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $17.00
Date tasted: 6 November 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red. Varietal nose of plum, cherry, roasted spice, earthy notes. Dry, medium bodied, initially fruit forward. Acidity is fine and well balanced. Tannins become more forthright over time. Needs food and will benefit from a couple of years in bottle.
Score: 16/20
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