Salvatore Molettieri Taurasi ‘Renonno’ 2016 750ml

Dusty and darkly floral, the 2016 Taurasi Renonno opens in the glass, mixing rosemary and shaved cedar with black currant aromas. It envelopes the palate with velvety textural waves of ripe fruit. A core of sour citrus and brisk acidity adds a reverberation of tension. The 2016 finishes spicy and with grippy Aglianico tannins. It’s a bit short on fruit in its youthful stage, but I’m not worried because this powerhouse is built for the cellar.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Campania
• Appellation: Taurasi
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

Varietal

Aglianico

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.