“Piano di Montevergine” Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2018

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

13033518 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Feudi's Riserva Piano di Montevergine is only vinified in outstanding years. The wine has a very impressive concentration and great richness in every vintage. Dark and brooding on first impression, it slowly awakens in the glass with a captivating blend of menthol, mint and exotic spices that evolves with a lively note of cinnamon-dusted redcurrant. This velvety-smooth and elegant wine appears heavy at first, but is quickly enlivened by a core of vibrant acidity and zesty citrus notes that embellish the tart black fruits. The tannins on the finish are sweet and chalky, while notes of wild red plum and blood orange keep the tasterer coming back for more. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, strong garnet red with a brightening rim. Ripe berries and sour cherry with leather and black tea flavours on the nose. Full-bodied, balanced on the palate. Very well-integrated tannins, powerful to the end. Spicy notes follow ripe fruit. Slightly balsamic." Falstaff

"The nose opens super meaty and smoky, with warm bricks and mixed herbs, then turns tart and tangy with blood orange and cranberry. The palate presents sweet wild cherry and raspberry notes which are lifted by bouncy citrus in the front, and balanced by a bitter bite of pith on the back. Tannins still loom large." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2018 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine tempts the imagination as nuances of wet stone and ash give way to green olive, rosemary and crushed blackberries. Lifted and energetic, it sweeps across the palate with a core of brisk acidity that motivates its tart wild berry fruits. Edgy tannins linger, offset by a hint of tangerine, as a saline resonance persists. This shows the softer character of the vintage yet packs in complexity. Nicely done." Vinous

"Opening to an inky dark appearance, the 2018 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine is a brooding and full-bodied wine with attitude. A velvety texture and thick concentration, paired with softy evolved notes of tobacco smoke and black licorice, make for a big impact. Sweet blackberry and baked plum remain at the core. The fruit comes from a site rich in volcanic soils and minerals." Wine Advocate

"This is a complex and beautiful Taurasi with blackberry, bark, spice, leaf, ash and smoke aromas. It’s full- to medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a soft and polished finish. It’s open-grained and gorgeous. Real aglianico." James Suckling