Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture 2016/18 [75cl] Italy

93 Points Wine Spectator

WINE SPECTATOR 2016 TOP 100 WINE: Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2012 TOP 100 BEST VALUE WINE: Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture DOC 93 POINTS: Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2012

BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2017 GOLD MEDAL: Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2014 Piano del Cerro in Wine Spectator TOP 100 world wines list The dream of every wine producer is to be in Wine Spectator TOP 100 world wines list. This dream has come true for us today, thanks to a great wine of our Basilicata company, Aglianico del Vulture DOC "Piano del Cerro". Tasting Notes: Magnificent, majestic and magical. Superb rich fruit with perfectly dovetailed structure, tannin and depth. Ripe, supple and complex

Pipoli Greco Fiano 2019 The grapes were chilled on arrival at the winery, gently crushed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine remained in tank until bottling to maximise freshness. Pale lemon in colour, with perfumes of citrus and a touch of stone fruit. Rich yet fresh with a lime zest character, which comes from the Greco fruit, balancing the richness.

 Pitch black red colour. This is fresh dry jam fruit bomb, full of bromberry, black cherry, black cassis, bitter herbs and cinnamon. Palate is dry with ripe high tannins, chalk and salty liqorice. Persintant finish with crunchy tangy acidity.

Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture 2017/18 [75cl] Italy

The vineyards belonging to this estate are superb; low-trained and planted on the volcanic soils of the slopes of Mount Vulture at altitudes of up to 800 metres above sea level. On arrival at the winery the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed then the must fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at temperatures up to 30-32°C. Frequent, gentle pumping over took place during fermentation and maceration which lasted approximately 30 days. Judicious oak influence softened the naturally high tannins after which the wine remained in tank until bottling

89 Points Wine Spectator 2016 Well-knit and fresh, with dusty tannins and ground spice layered with flavors of crushed mulberry, mocha, bergamot and herbes de Provence. Silky in texture and appealing, this is lightly juicy through to the expressive finish. Drink now through 2021. 15,000 cases made. –AN

Score: 92 points. Value: Fantastic. Ralph Kyte-Powell. The Age Epicure. 2012 vintage: Bored with Aussie reds? Go to Italy’s south to have your senses challenged. This example has lush stewed plum and cherry aromas with hints of liquorice strap and spice. The smooth palate is juicy and complete with rich panforte flavours, good depth and soft tannins. Ageing? Drink over two years.

Rated : 91 Points Tasted : Dec 12 Alcohol : 13.5% Drink : 2013 – 2020. Gary Walsh, The Winefront. What’s often the key thing with these sorts of Southern Italian wines, is that you not only get value, but something quite different to what we make locally. Anyway, it’s the usual suspects again – violet, pepper, raw meat, some licorice, dark cherry in a medium bodied frame. Peppery flavours, pretty dry and chewy, though has slight slippery/glossy feel. Spice and dried herbs come through on the marginally ashy finish. Interesting as ever.