Aglianico presents a strong case to be southern Italy’s finest black grape variety (supporters of Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola and Negroamaro may beg to differ!). With its trademark tannic framework and savoury profile, it is capable of developing considerable complexity with extended ageing. Even better, modestly priced examples deliver plenty of character and excellent drinkability.
At under $20, this imported example from Italy’s deep south ticks most boxes. It delivers excellent varietal character with trademark Aglianico tannins emerging with air. While there’s not a huge amount of complexity to speak of, there’s a good amount of pleasure here at a modest price.
2012 PIPOLI AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE
Producer: Pipoli
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2012
Region: Basilicata, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $19.00
Date tasted: 19 December 2014
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Open nose of cherry, plum, tilled earth and liquorice. Dry, medium bodied, damson, black cherry, bay leaf. Finishes with fine chalky tannins. Relatively simple, but good value.
Score: 15.5/20
At under $20, this imported example from Italy’s deep south ticks most boxes. It delivers excellent varietal character with trademark Aglianico tannins emerging with air. While there’s not a huge amount of complexity to speak of, there’s a good amount of pleasure here at a modest price.
2012 PIPOLI AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE Producer: Pipoli
Variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2012
Region: Basilicata, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $19.00
Date tasted: 19 December 2014
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Open nose of cherry, plum, tilled earth and liquorice. Dry, medium bodied, damson, black cherry, bay leaf. Finishes with fine chalky tannins. Relatively simple, but good value.
Score: 15.5/20
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