“Piano di Montevergine” Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2017 · MAGNUM in OWC

Feudi di San Gregorio | Campania
Feudi di San Gregorio S.p.A. | Contrada Cerza Grossa | IT 83050 Sorbo Serpico

13034017 · 1,5 l · 62,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available

Almost a decade lies between the harvest of this wine and its release. This is no exception for a Taurasi Riserva, but rather the rule: 24 months in barriques, at least a further 30 months in the bottle before release, and then several more years in the cellar until the wine is truly ready. The 2017 vintage has had this time. It comes from the Piano di Montevergine, the most iconic vineyard of the Feudi di San Gregorio estate – an area where vines have always grown amongst hazelnut and olive trees, as has characterised Irpinia’s agriculture for generations. Taurasi, a DOCG since 1993, is regarded as Campania's most serious red wine appellation, grown on volcanic soils in the shadow of the Montevergine massif. One hundred% Aglianico, a grape variety that requires precisely this long ageing period to integrate its tannic structure.

A deep ruby red. The bouquet offers fruity notes of blackberry, plum and sour cherry, with balsamic hints and spices. On the palate, it is smooth, seductive, mineral and well-balanced, with elegant tannins and final lingering final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep ruby red with garnet-red highlights. On the nose, ripe fruit notes of plums, heart cherries and bay leaf, underpinned by cedarwood, tobacco leaf and cardamom. On the palate, very polished and straightforward with gripping tannins and a very spicy final." Falstaff

"Aromas of juicy red cherries, baked strawberries and sage. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Fresh and juicy on the palate with beautifully balanced red fruit. Subtle length. Charming." James Suckling

"While the hot and dry 2017 vintage proved too much for most Italian appellations, for Irpinia it was one of the finest harvests. This Riserva comes from the village of Taurasi. Its deep purple colour and dark fruit profile, featuring blackcurrant and cherry, are complemented by a finish of dark chocolate, pistachio and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it is compact with firm, chalky tannins and fresh fruit flavours, and shows great balance at this stage. However, it lacks a little complexity, although it will develop more layers with further ageing." Decanter

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2017 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine is one of Campania's flagship red wines and embodies some of the depth and suppleness of this notoriously hot and dry growing season. The grapes come from a beautiful vineyard with volcanic sandy and loamy soils. This vintage is more open and approachable than some of the recent vintages, which we have set aside for long-term ageing in the cellar." Wine Advocate

"A dark, alluring bouquet of crushed violets, wild berries, exotic spices and a hint of cigar ash makes it impossible to ignore the Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2017. Silky and supple on the attack, the palate quickly gains tension from a core of tart red and black fruits, which are intensified towards the finish by a hint of citrus and salty minerals. It is structured and long-lasting, yet retains a cool freshness as nuances of menthol and plum linger." Vinous