2018 Grifalco 'Daginestra' Aglianico del Vulture Basilicata

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Spectator - "A sleek red, with fine tannins serving as a supple, well-meshed frame for the tapestry of crushed raspberry and wild strawberry, Earl Grey tea leaf and lavender, graphite and spicy mineral aromas and flavors. Plush and deftly knit, this is a harmonious version with a long, juicy finish, which echoes the ripe fruit and mineral character. Drink now through 2033. 350 cases imported."


Vinous - "The 2018 Aglianico del Vulture Daginestra is moody and understated in the glass, lifting with youthful poise to display nuances of flinty stone, musky black currants and exotic spiced tea. This washes across the palate with ease, vibrant and spry, with racy acidity that further enlivens the tart wild berries and nuances of tangerine within. It's only through the finale where the 2018's tannins come to the surface, gripping at the senses with tension; and yet, somehow, the mouth is left watering for more, with hints of sour plum and citrus that slowly taper off. A short stay in the cellar will be necessary to fully unleash the Daginestra's aromatics. However, it's an incredibly pretty Aglianico already."