Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Riserva Piano di Montevergine Taurasi (2011)
| Winery: | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| Region: | Italy » Campania » Taurasi |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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Taurasi is a wine region based on the Aglianico grape, located in Campania in southern Italy. The vineyards are within the high altitude area of Avellino, in soils composed of many elements, most notably limestone and volcanic ash. The wines from Taurasi have a tannic grip and slightly smoky finish unlike other Aglianicos, and this terroir composition is very much a contributing factor.
Wine-making has existed in the region for centuries, starting with the Greeks and into the Roman period and beyond. The great Norman Longobard castle still stands in Avellino. Aglianico itself is one of the original Greek-cultivated grapes, sometimes referred to as Ellenico. But Taurasi is very much a modern era wine and its success is specific to a single producer and vintage: Masterberardino 1968. This wine stormed the international scene and propelled the region to DOC status in 1970. It earned the superior DOCG classification in 1993. Bottles of the 1968 vintage still exist, and though rare, are Read more »
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February 2018
Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Riserva Piano di Montevergine Taurasi 2011
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February 2018
Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Riserva Piano di Montevergine Taurasi 2011
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January 2018
Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Riserva Piano di Montevergine Taurasi 2011
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January 2018
Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Riserva Piano di Montevergine Taurasi 2011
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Savory earth and richly deep fruit aromas of black currant and dates. Dry yet quite fruity on the palate with blackberry and black currant fruit, mineral earthy notes fig paste and dates. Finishes smoky and dusty with black olive and black chocolate, brooding and with thick tannins. Read More
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February 2015
Rubrato Aglianico
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Fragrant, Perfume, lively nose, If you allow this wine to Open up"" She will deliver. Decant and Wait. 100% Aglianico Vesuvio. Read More
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January 2015
JonDerry, It would be my Pleasure. Currently spilling 2010 Vietti, 2012 Pisoni ... Pisoni ... and Fuedi 2009 Taurasi.I would love to share these amazing wines with SNOOTH.! Many ways to connect with me.Thanks a Million Grapes. -Willi Read More
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January 2015
San Gregorio Taurasi DOCG 2009
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Exactly what I expected, as promised from Fuedi.! 1st Class wine.Minerals and Spicy on the nose (fragrant X)Medium body on the close and Long..... Read More
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December 2014
Thanks Southern Wine for the last 4-6packs of Taurasi 09.[url=http://www.testking.net/testking-ACMP_6-1.htm]ACMP_6.1 pdf[/url]I hope I get to keep 6 btls. Read More
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December 2014
Thanks Southern Wine for the last 4-6packs of Taurasi 09. I hope I get to keep 6 btls. for Barolo.Mille Gratis Grapes. Read More
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December 2014
Fuedis 2010 again amazing. Same label; I hope the 2011 remains 1st class, Thanks Taurasi 2010. a goto.-William @ La Maseria PBG. Read More
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