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See also Taurasi - ahead of the pack on subzones, and this Mastroberardino vertical
back to 1952.
The first part of my blind tasting in Campania earlier in the year was dedicated to the
Aglianico of Taurasi producers released either as IGT Campania, DOC Irpinia Campi
Taurasini (a zone immediately adjacent to Taurasi and considered similar in style
although the area is slightly warmer), or as the very large DOC Irpinia.
This was followed by the recently released 2009s from the DOCG Taurasi. Before we
tasted the wines, one of the producers, Luigi Tecce, explained the vintage to us and
Latest articles began by saying it had been an ‘annata capricciosa’, a bizarre year in which a cold and
snowy winter lasted well into March. As soon as May came temperatures immediately
Argentina: the tasting notes shot up to almost 40 ºC with hardly any rain. June proved much more normal, but with
(Tasting articles) July the almost tropical heat returned. August was less out of kilter, while mid September
15 Jan 2014 by Richard Hemming was characterised by high temperatures and rain. Administration
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Languedoc treasures (Tasting Nadia Romano, oenologist at Il Cancelliere, added to his explanation. Although Tecce
articles) had good concentration in his fruit, hers on the contrary was in part diluted. The harvest Members
9 Jan 2014 by Jancis Robinson took an extremely long time because they had to go through the same vineyard parcels
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three times to pick the grapes at optimum ripeness while discarding any that were unripe
The fall and rise of the house of or diluted, and she took the brave step of not producing a Taurasi at all in 2009. Reports
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8 Jan 2014 by Michael Schmidt
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Comparing both Tecce’s and Romano’s accounts, 2009 can be said to be extremely
irregular between sub zones and producers, which was reflected by the wines. Payment plans
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6 Jan 2014 by Jancis Robinson The following flights of 2009s and some other relatively youthful vintages was followed
by a retrospective tasting called Dieci Anni Dopo – of 2003 Taurasi 10 years on (see far
Rhône 2012 - southern whites below).
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(Tasting articles) Antichi Coloni, Nau Maior Aglianico 2008 Irpinia 14.5 Drink 2013-2016
1 Jan 2014 by Jancis Robinson & Julia Dark ruby with orange-tinged rim. A little bit stalky and very sweet but it is not fruit, Wines of the week
Harding MW perhaps the alcohol? Not entirely clean. The more you stick your nose in the glass the
more it looks stewed. Palate has lively, sweet cherry and clinging tannins, and lots of tart Nick on restaurants
Rhône 2012 - Châteauneuf-du- acidity on the finish. (WS)
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Antico Castello, Magis 2008 Irpinia 16+ Drink 2014-2020
Julia Harding MW
Very dark, impenetrable ruby with orange rim. Quite classic Aglianico nose with hints of
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blood orange, kirsch and liquorice. A little earthy too. Lovely austerity and depth of fruit
with muscular tannins. Keep. (WS) Books/Digistuff
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Bambinuto, Matertera Aglianico 2009 Irpinia 15 Drink 2013-2016 Where to store
Deep ruby with orange-tinged rim. Sweet oak and heady cherry. Lively, bright cherry
flavours and bold tannins. (WS) Links and addresses
I Capitani, Jumara 2009 Irpinia Campi Taurasini 14.5 Drink 2013-2015 Tasting notes
Dark ruby with just the beginning of orange. Sweet liquorice and oak nose. Becoming Members' forum
resiny. A little candied too. Fruit begins to look mature. Acidity seems a little tart, and it all
ends quite dry. Not a long lifespan. (WS) Oxford Companion to Wine
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Cavalier Pepe, Terra del Varo Aglianico 2009 Irpinia 15 Drink 2014-2018
Mid ruby with broad rim. So different from the deeply coloured purple ones. Distinct note Inside information
of cumin, and, with air, full blown oak. Same oaky fruit impression on the palate. Not very
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original. (WS)
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Antonio Caggiano, Salae Domini 2009 Irpinia Campi Taurasini 15 Drink 2013-2016
Deep, youthful ruby. Sweet candied fruit and fruitcake nose. Seems very ripe and a little Alder on America
stewed. Not bad, just a little banal. Drink now. (WS) Your (re)views
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Very, very dark purple ruby. Oak! And lots of it combined with sweet ripe fruit.
Competently made but could come from anywhere. A little dull, because of that. Rather
dry tannic finish. (WS)
Luigi Tecce, Satyricon Aglianico 2010 Irpinia Campi Taurasini 15 Drink 2013-2015
Very dark, youthful ruby. A little vegetal, beef-stock notes and not entirely fresh. Second
sample is better, but shows green bell-pepper notes. Sweet, very youthful fruit underlined
by grainy tannin. A little bit vegetal on the finish. (WS)
Salvatore Molettieri, Cinque Querce Aglianico 2009 Irpinia 15.5 Drink 2013-2016
Deep ruby with orange tinges on a broad rim. Savoury more than fruity and hint of what
looks like sweet oak. Sweet concentration on the palate. Quite full-on. (WS)
TAURASI 2009
Rocca del Principe, Mater Domini 2009 Taurasi 15.5 Drink 2013-2017
Impenetrable dark ruby. A little raisiny and hints of dry oak. Quite accessible and no
huge complexity. Livelier on the palate than on the nose. There is a notable contrast
between the very ripe fruit and high acidity, but it works. Stalky finish. (WS)
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Antonio Caggiano, Macchia dei Goti 2008 Taurasi 17+ Drink 2013-2022
Youthful, deep ruby. Minerally, subdued nose. Classic notes of orange, cranberry, cherry
and tamarind. Refreshing acidity and crunchy tannins on the finish. Well made, and
already delicious. (WS)
Feudi di San Gregorio, Piano di Montevergine Riserva 2008 Taurasi 16.5 Drink
2013-2018
Impenetrable, almost black ruby. Lifted oak nose and fine sweet fruit, but the oak takes
the upper hand at the moment. Very sweet fruit and vanilla finish followed by a dose of
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the upper hand at the moment. Very sweet fruit and vanilla finish followed by a dose of
zippy acidity. Will improve. (WS)
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TAURASI RISERVA
Cavalier Pepe, La Loggia del Cavaliere Riserva 2007 Taurasi 15.5 Drink 2012-2016
Impenetrable dark almost black ruby with orange tinges. Hints of earth, tar and liquorice
and leather. Quite soft and round. Drink now. (WS)
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Although generally considered a hot and dry vintage in large parts of Italy, Taurasi
seemed to have fared better then others. The year began with a warm February
triggering early budbreak and flowering was 15 days earlier than is considered normal.
Early May to the end of summer saw high temperatures, but which rarely reached over
35º C. Although generally speaking it was a dry summer, it was not without rain, which
became more abundant at the beginning of October. As Aglianico is a late ripener, it
benefitted from these rains, while the remainder of the month was characterised by hot,
dry days and cool nights. Only a few cases of water stress and burnt grapes were
reported, while acidity on the whole was lower than normal. The 2003 harvest turned out
to be the biggest in volume of the previous five years.
Antonio Caggiano, Macchia dei Goti 2003 Taurasi 16.5 Drink 2008-2020
Deep ruby with orange tinge. Maturing and slightly peppery nose with hints of leather
tobacco. Balsamic and a hint of oak. A little broad on the palate but with good acidity.
(WS) 14%
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