Contrade di Taurasi, Aglianico, Cantine Lonardo, Irpinia 2019
All of Sandro Lonardo’s vineyards are in the official Taurasi zone, but more than half of the fruit is declassified to Irpinia Aglianico. This improves the Taurasi and gives us an excellent, more forward example of Aglianico to drink while we're waiting for the Taurasi.
The Irpinia shows the distinctive flavors of the area - blackberry/raspberry fruit balanced with fresh acidity, a savory character that I associate with volcanic soils, and a rounder, more forward structure than Taurasi itself. Drink now or in 3-5 years with red meats or substantial pasta dishes.
All of Sandro Lonardo’s vineyards are in the official Taurasi zone, but more than half of the fruit is declassified to Irpinia Aglianico. This improves the Taurasi and gives us an excellent, more forward example of Aglianico to drink while we're waiting for the Taurasi.
The Irpinia shows the distinctive flavors of the area - blackberry/raspberry fruit balanced with fresh acidity, a savory character that I associate with volcanic soils, and a rounder, more forward structure than Taurasi itself. Drink now or in 3-5 years with red meats or substantial pasta dishes.
All of Sandro Lonardo’s vineyards are in the official Taurasi zone, but more than half of the fruit is declassified to Irpinia Aglianico. This improves the Taurasi and gives us an excellent, more forward example of Aglianico to drink while we're waiting for the Taurasi.
The Irpinia shows the distinctive flavors of the area - blackberry/raspberry fruit balanced with fresh acidity, a savory character that I associate with volcanic soils, and a rounder, more forward structure than Taurasi itself. Drink now or in 3-5 years with red meats or substantial pasta dishes.
