Wines from Irpinia
I Capitani 2007 Emè Red (Irpinia)
This is a unique wine from an area of Italy that rarely does blended varieties. The grapes used here are Aglianico, Piedirosso and Sangiovese and the aromas include soy sauce, cola, root beer and barbecue sauce. A little strange and probably not for everyone.
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 Rubrato Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $19
Rubrato is a midlevel Aglianico that offers an easy, approachable interpretation of one of Italy’s most powerful grape varieties. This shows pretty accents of spice and dark fruit.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Feudi di San Gregorio 2000 Rabrato Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $17
Feudi’s basic red is a supple, modern-style Aglianico that displays smoky, lactic notes layered over a core of berry and plum fruit. The creamy, richly textured mouthfeel is a treat, but a slight herbal tang that enlivens the finish may prove too green for some tasters.
— W.E.
(12/1/2002)
Feudi di San Gregorio 2001 Campanaro White (Irpinia)
- $36
This big, rich, barrel-fermented blend of Fiano and Greco comes close to being too much of a good thing. Buttery, nutty aromas accent sweet pears and tropical fruit, while the mouthfeel is oily and dense, leaving a long, toasty finish behind.
— W.E.
(12/1/2002)
Mastroberardino 2003 Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $22
Earthy and leathery, with aromas and flavors of black olives and dried cherries. It’s medium-bodied, with a chewy tannic structure that calls for rare beef at this stage of its development.
— W.E.
(12/1/2005)
Terredora 2004 Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $15
Aged six months in stainless steel, here is a fruity and frivolous version of this otherwise austere and brooding southern Italian grape. Red berry fruit meets interesting minerals notes; the wine would pair wonderfully with pasta.
— M.L.
(10/1/2006)
Di Meo 2003 A Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $16
This is a raw and nervous Aglianico with firm tannins and finely etched mineral tones spread over red fruit nuances and toast. The nose offers blackberry, pomegranate and ash. It begs for a pairing with stewed game meat or crunchy roasted lamb.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Di Meo 2004 A Aglianico (Irpinia)
- $16
Deep, ripe and rich red fruit flavors characterize a wine that offers generous aromas of sweet cherry, pipe tobacco, mint, licorice and lingering smoke tones over firm, mouth-drying tannins. Aglianico, aged in oak for 12 months.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
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