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Just had a bottle of the Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Aglianico '03. Dark, almost black in the glass with an almost charcoal rim. No immediate oak character on the nose, but cherries, spice and musk. Much more fruit than a Chianti. The palate is dominated by alcohol, pepper, chewy/grippy tannins (but not as emphatic as some Sagrantinos). Great length, and just crying out for a red meat on the bone. Slow cooked lamb shank, bring it on!

Man, some southern Italian wines are really exciting. I guess they appeal to my Australian-born palate, but the wines are SO Italian as well. Those characteristic tannins that I've always associated with Italian reds are so evident in the above wine. I can't wait to see what the new world can do with this variety!

Anyone else had a good Aglianico of late?

Marcello

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Marcello Fabretti
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1997 Taurasi Riserva by Mastroberardino. Heavenly!
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UC

Marcello Fabretti skrev i xvBbh.365$ snipped-for-privacy@news-server.bigpond.net.au dette:

Aglianico Roccamonfina 2003 from Biondino. Cheap. Mediumbodied with nice fruit and good balance. Soft tanins. Uncomplicated and easy. I use it where I otherwise would have chosen a Beaujolais.

But I would go for Taurasi, if I should explore what can be done with Aglianico. Right now Taurasi is one of my absolute favorites. Feudi san Gregoria makes together with Mastroberadino some of the best which should be relative easy to find outside Campania.

BTW: Any good advices for visiting producers in the area around Napoli would be appreciated.

regards Jan

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Jan Boegh

"Marcello Fabretti" wrote in news:xvBbh.365$ snipped-for-privacy@news-server.bigpond.net.au:

Like most wines it kind of depends upon how much you want to spend. Two of my favorite Aglianicos are Galardi's Terra di Lavora and Taburno's Bue Apis. The Galardi is, in my opinion, one of the most distinct wines around. But you are also pushing $100 a bottle here.

At lower price points some of the producers I like are: Caggiano, Moletteria, Elena Fucci, Cantine del Notaio (although getting pretty International in style here).

I hope you can find some of these and they are to your liking.

John

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John Gunn

Where do these come from? What importer?

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UC

"UC" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com:

They are both in Compania. I believe Taburno is Skurnick and Galardi is Winebow.

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John Gunn

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Joe "Beppe"Rosenberg

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