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Pithecusa
Ischia · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Aglianico · Montepulciano · Piedirosso
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Ischia
- Appellation
- Ischia
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled ribs · spicy barbecue sauce · roasted red meats
Rated vintages
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201090 pts
A blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso, this savory, hearty wine opens with earthy aromas of underbrush and dark spices. The dense palate delivers ripe black-cherry flavor that's layered with black pepper, clove and cinnamon. A mineral note closes the juicy finish, alongside firm b…
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200786 pts
Here's a neutral-smelling blend of Fiano and Biancolella with subtle mineral shadings backed by white peach and light fruit. It has a crisp, easy feel and is a great summer sipper for easy cocktails with friends.
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200589 pts
This pretty blend of Aglianico, Montepulciano and Piedirosso delivers great intensity and persistency to the senses. The wine exhibits black cherry, forest berry, tobacco and black stone. Its structure is tight and firm and the wine could stand up to grilled prime ribs with a sp…