Wines of Campania, from the Beautiful South
Last week’s three whites and reds were an introduction to some of the historic wines of Campania. The whites showed Campania’s three greatest grapes.
March 1, 2023
Wines of Campania
Last week’s three whites and reds were an introduction to some of the historic wines of Campania. The whites showed Campania’s three greatest grapes.
We began with the 2017 Vigne Guadagno Fiano di Avelino. The Avelino region is reputed to make the finest Fiano grapes. It showed a lithe bright character with no heaviness at all. So did the other two. The 2020 Agricola Reale Aliseo is mostly Falanghina. The wine showed great fruit character and a floral bracing acid structure. The 2021 Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo Nova Serra had beautiful aromas and flavors with depth.
All of the reds were made with the very famous Aglianico grape. The 2020 Mastroberardino Aglianico Irpinawas the most approachable with balanced structure. The 2015 Vigne Guadagno Taurasi, from Aglianico’s best-known sub-region, showed classic with bold tannin and complexity to the dark fruit, flowers, and spice. Last, we turned to old friend Patrizia who crafts her 2015 Vigne di Raito Ragis to show exuberance and terroir from her mountain vineyard.
The tasting was a good introduction for some tasters to the nature of Campanian wines. Tasters who were already familiar with them bought quite a lot.
White
2017 Vigne Guadagno Fiano di Avelino: Ripe stone fruits, zesty citrus, and white flowers in a creamy, waxy texture. Excellent $21.99, case 18.99
2020 Agricola Reale Aliseo: Fresh flowers and herbs with melon fruit and lemon zest with great structure. Excellent$24.99, case 21.50
2021 Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo Nova Serra: Very aromatic with smooth round flavors. Pear, flowers, and white pepper and balanced finish. Excellent $36, case 31
Red
2020 Mastroberardino Aglianico Irpinia: Deep ruby. Aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, violets, and spice. Fresh and approachable with moderate tannin, Very Good to Excellent. $22.99, case 19.99
2015 Vigne Guadagno Taurasi: Classic Aglianico. Elegant red berry and black fruit. Complex structure with notes of cedar and tobacco and a perfectly ripe finish. Excellent $48, case $41
2015 Vigne di Raito Ragis: Exhuberant juicy cherry and dark fruits. Notes of cigar box, earthy herb, and spice. Firm tannins and beautiful balance. Excellent $48, case $41
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