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Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato Aglianico (Irpinia)

Irpinia · Italy

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game meat · red meat · grilled lamb · beef stews · aged cheeses

201489 pts

Enticing scents of red berry violet and menthol lift from the glass. On the bright polished palate, juicy morello cherry, blackberry, licorice and a sprinkling of white pepper are set against vibrant acidity and lithe athletic tannins. Drink through 2019.
201389 pts

Fresh and juicy, this opens with alluring aromas of ripe plum, violet, sunbaked soil and dark spice. The bright, silky palate offers crushed blackberry, succulent cherry, clove and star anise alongside supple tannins. Enjoy through 2018.
201088 pts

This is nicely balanced and easy in terms of its tannins and overall intensity, with enough structure to pair with game meat or succulent red meat. The bouquet is redolent of spice, black fruit and crushed granite.
200888 pts

Rubrato is a clean and polished expression of Aglianico (stored in stainless steel instead of oak in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit) that would work with meatloaf or juicy cheeseburgers. It shows a smooth but firm quality in the mouth.