Trigger an Italian stallion stampede with these exotic examples… Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Basilicata IGP Greco Fiano 2016 $20.21 Here’s a 60:40 blend of greco (gree-ko) and fiano (fee-ah-no) grapes from Acerenza in the Basilicata region of Italy. The greco is responsible for the lime and herbaceous layers while fiano adds white florals, white peach, … Read More
Montesole Vigna Vinieri Taurasi DOCG 2008 $48
Montesole Vigna Vinieri Taurasi DOCG 2008 $48
Located on the volcanic hills bordering two Campania regions of Irpinnio and Sannio, the Montesole winery have created a Taurasi (made from 100% aglianico grapes) that’s deeply spicy and saturated with black guava, cherry, boysenberry characters and shows strong, stretchy, dusty tannins. It’s common for these wines to wait decades to be opened, so we’ve … Read More