1999 Feudi di San Gregorio Piano di Montevergine Taurasi Riserva

Aglianico - 750ML
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WS 90
WS 90

Wine Spectator, February 2004

This takes no prisoners. Big and rich aromas of crushed blackberries and black pepper with hints of minerals. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long opulent finish. A bit austere but it's impressive. Best after 2005...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Aglianico
Country Italy
Region Campania
Sub-region Taurasi
Vintage 1999
Size 750ML

Feudi di San Gregorio is the work of two Irpinian families, Capaldo and Ercolino, who founded the estate in 1986. It lies in the tiny village of Sorbo Serpico in the province of Avellino and is renowned for its focus on innovation, commitment to quality, and dedication to the restoration of historic grapes that reflect the heritage of local viticulture.

The estate offers a wide range of red, white, and sparkling wines. The fruit of their first vintage was made into Nobellum, followed by Fiano de Avellino and Greco di Tulfo in 1992. After two years, they added Taurasi made with Aglianico grapes to immediate success both in the marketplace and with critics.

What makes their wines unique are their extraordinary vineyards and the richness of their terroir: calcareous and volcanic soils create the ideal conditions for viticulture.

From a beginning of about 30 hectares, the estate now has over 300 hectares today. The original vineyards in the zone of Sorbo Serpico are joined by the vineyards of Tufo, Taurasi and Santa Paolina, perched on hills ranging from 1,150 to 2,300 feet. Soils include both calcareous and volcanic.

Taurasi Riserva originates from a single vineyard symbolic of Feudi di San Gregorio, the Piano di Montevergine. Made from Aglianico grapes, the wine ferments and macerates in stainless steel tanks for about 3 weeks and is then matured for 18-24 months in French barriques and 50 hl barrels of medium toast, then for 24 months in bottle.

This wine has a lovely ruby red color, notes of blackberry, plum, sour black cherry, balsamic and spices, and a soft, mineral and balanced palate with elegant tannins and a persistent finish.