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Lucania Grifalco (Aglianico del Vulture)

Lucania

Aglianico del Vulture · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Aglianico
Country
Italy
Region
Aglianico del Vulture
Appellation
Aglianico del Vulture
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes grelhadas · queijos envelhecidos · carnes assadas · carnes de caça

Rated vintages

  • 201088 pts

    This delivers excellent value, with dark fruit aromas, tight tannins and a lingering spice note. The wine is aged partly in oak and partly in stainless steel. It would make an excellent partner to barbecued meats.

  • 200789 pts

    This vintage of Grifalco shows beautiful aromas of smoky spice backed by loads of black fruit and drying mineral. There's a sweet element to the bouquet that recalls vanilla seed or cinnamon. The tannins are supertight so pair this wine with a sweet, fatty food such as aged chee…

  • 200588 pts

    Grifalco offers a light and elegant style with loads of spice and black fruit flavors. The wine is easy and approachable overall with fresh fruit notes that chime in on the close.