Tasting notes: The second of Casa di Baal’s “pet nat” wines, Il Tocco di Baal is obtained after a soft pressing of Aglianico grapes. A sparkling wine from Aglianico sounds surprising, but the idea of creating... Read More
Tasting Notes: Raffaele Guastaferro produces this wine from his small estate in the commune of Taurasi with some of the oldest vines in the world at about 175+ years old from a tiny two and a half hectare parcel. The wine has... Read More
Tasting Notes: Intense and vivid ruby-red color with aromas and flavors of flowers, Mediterranean vegetation, sour cherries, licorice and cocoa. Pair this full-bodied wine with traditional meat dishes, aged cheeses and dark chocolate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poliphemo Viti Vecchie R18 (formally a Taurasi Riserva that Luigi decided to declassify to Campania Aglianico) has a savory quality with dark-fruited and exotic nuances of roasted plum, savory herbs and a tactile... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deep plummy purple in the glass the Luigi Tecce (formally a Taurasi Riserva that he declassified to Campania Aglianco) Puro Sangue blooms with a nose of ripe beach plums, violets and earthy thyme. On the palate... Read More
Estate History: A visit to Luigi Tecce can get you emotional. Luigi himself is a ball of them, and his Aglianico from Taurasi elicits them. His grandfather’s 'masseria' (farmhouse) and vineyards are located in the... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red. A complex and enveloping bouquet offers aromas of red fruits, particularly strawberry and raspberry, and spices such as vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. This is a warm, enveloping wine with great... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Montevetrano Core Rosso is a deep ruby-red wine and displays aromas of red fruits and spices with undertones of licorice, earth, and leather. This wine makes an excellent pairing with roasted lamb, grilled tenderloin,... Read More
