We started this exercise with a red wine from Campania made from Aglianico on Week A (2013) and now, due to the difficulty in sourcing wines made with red grapes whose names start with an I, we have returned.
This week's selection qualifies as it comes from Irpinia, an Italian region within Campania around the town of Avellino, where amongst other things, Aglianico is grown and wine made from it.
Week I (2014) Terredora Aglianico, Irpinia, IGT, 2011. Uncorked £12.95.
The Aglianico we had last year was half the price of this one and the difference really shows.
Rather than being produced in a co-op, and there's nothing wrong with that, this one is produced in Terredora's winery in Montefusco, opened in 1994, where they process only grapes from there own vineyards.
There is a balance of wood and stainless steel used for ageing and the wine does have a corresponding balance of fruity freshness and the softer and more interesting complexity that is the intention behind the use of oak.
Although this is easy to drink it is moderately full-bodied, has soft tannins, 13% abv. and fills a very enjoyable glass. Or two.
It is a deep ruby colour with a hint of purple, has good aromas of fragrant red fruit, and a finish that includes some spicy warmth.
The back label suggests that it might be enjoyed with some sliced beff. Try as I might, I could not find any beff, so settled for a traditional Sunday roast with pork, parsnips, potatoes and few other things that irritatingly refuse to alliterate.
As I write this I am raising a glass to my oldest friend who has just entered his seventh decade on Earth. Cheers, my friend, keep it up.
This week's selection qualifies as it comes from Irpinia, an Italian region within Campania around the town of Avellino, where amongst other things, Aglianico is grown and wine made from it.
Week I (2014) Terredora Aglianico, Irpinia, IGT, 2011. Uncorked £12.95.The Aglianico we had last year was half the price of this one and the difference really shows.
Rather than being produced in a co-op, and there's nothing wrong with that, this one is produced in Terredora's winery in Montefusco, opened in 1994, where they process only grapes from there own vineyards.
There is a balance of wood and stainless steel used for ageing and the wine does have a corresponding balance of fruity freshness and the softer and more interesting complexity that is the intention behind the use of oak.
Although this is easy to drink it is moderately full-bodied, has soft tannins, 13% abv. and fills a very enjoyable glass. Or two.
It is a deep ruby colour with a hint of purple, has good aromas of fragrant red fruit, and a finish that includes some spicy warmth.
The back label suggests that it might be enjoyed with some sliced beff. Try as I might, I could not find any beff, so settled for a traditional Sunday roast with pork, parsnips, potatoes and few other things that irritatingly refuse to alliterate.
As I write this I am raising a glass to my oldest friend who has just entered his seventh decade on Earth. Cheers, my friend, keep it up.
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