“Serpico” Aglianico Irpinia DOC 2018

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

13032418 · 0,75 l · 60,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Serpico is Feudi di San Gregorio's flagship wine – a grand, monumental Aglianico made from vines over 150 years old in the legendary single vineyard "Dal Re" in Sorbo Serpico. The vineyard is situated on mineral soils of volcanic origin and is cultivated with great care by hand. 2016 was a year of moderate conditions, with a cool spring, a perfect ripening period in late summer and a late, selective harvest in October – ideal conditions for a wine of depth and balance.

In the glass, Serpico displays a dark, impenetrable ruby red with garnet-red glints. The nose is complex and challenging: dark sour cherry, plum, tar, violet, black olive, graphite, juniper, cedarwood and a hint of mocha unfold in layers and with great precision. On the palate, it is powerful yet silky, supported by ripe, grainy tannins, impressive freshness and a distinct, mineral vein. The long ageing in French barriques lends structure and depth without overpowering the terroir.

A great wine that is more than just Aglianico: it embodies the soul of Irpinia, combining elegance and power, ripeness and freshness. Serpico possesses everything that makes for a long-lived, fascinating red wine – yet remains, in its own quiet way, a product of its origins. A masterpiece from the South with great potential for the future. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Serpico is wrapped up tight in its youthful state, showing more oak influence than fruit at this moment as notes of cocoa, rosemary, cedar shavings and cloves fill the senses. Tension quickly mounts via tart black fruits and saline mineral tones as a bitter tinge of Baker's chocolate emerges toward the close. It's long, tannic and staining with a citrus flourish to balance. The 2018 demands patience." Vinous

"The Irpinia Aglianico Serpico 2018 is richly concentrated and full-bodied. Ripe fruit aromas, dark jam and sweet spices play a prominent role. This wine is quite impressive, so choose your food pairings accordingly. A hint of freshness and the variety's characteristic bitterness lend the wine structure and length. The oak influence is distinct but well-balanced. The Aglianico vines are ancient, ranging from 150 to 180 years old, and grow in sandy soils, which accounts for the wine's richness." Wine Advocate