Bright raspberry, violets and a Bordeaux quality on the nose makes this a wine you will want to linger over. Thankfully, the elegant character continues on the palate with toasty cherries and raspberries that are very well balanced and integrated. An exceptional wine with an exquisitely long, supple finish. Cellar Selection.
— C.S.
(5/1/2002)
This is a fascinating wine that represents the first bottling of a newly discovered grape called Sirica (only 690 bottles have been produced). Genetic research shows that the grape shares characteristic with Syrah but that its lineage extends deep into ancient times. The wine is simply delicious with soft layers of chocolate, cherry and spice and balanced firmness…
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
The legend behind Pàtrimo is that the folks at Feudi di San Gregorio had misidentified the grape variety planted in their historic vineyard until it was finally confirmed to be Merlot. Very few vineyards with international varieties exist in this part of the world. This is a beautifully elegant but large expression with precise aromas of blackberry, spice…
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
One of the most important expressions of Merlot from southern Italy, Pàtrimo is a soft and decadent wine, boasting an excellent quality of ripe fruit that’s backed by pretty tones of crushed stone, lead pencil and Indian spice. The mouthfeel is rich, generous and long lasting.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
The flagship of the Feudi fleet, this powerful wine is 70% Aglianico and 30% Merlot, Shiraz and Piedirosso. The wine is complex from the start with cherry, plum, chocolate, black pepper and toasted oak. With standing, even more nuances appear. On the palate, it is rich and robust—the tannins just need a little softening. The persistent finish replicates the initial…
— M.N.
(9/1/2001)
A luminous dessert blend of Fiano and Falanghina, Privilegio is an opulent and creamy wine with sweet tones of candied fruit, honey and white almond that last long on the palate. Pair this beauty with a platter of aged cheese and sweet marmalade.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
This 60-30-10 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico blend from southern Italy delivers beautiful purity and intensity. Aromas here include blackberry, tobacco, leather, rum cake and polished black stone. It tastes firm and full on the palate and could use a few more years of cellar aging.
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
Montevetrano is an impressive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot and Aglianico that shows the enormous potential of red wines from southern Italy. It will age 10 years or more, and it already shows deeply sophisticated flavors of tobacco, dry fruit and spice.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)