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Anteprima Sagrantino: Thoughts and reflections on Montefalco’s flagship red wine and the 2018 vintage
Added by Paul Caputo on 28 Jun 2022

Paul Caputo travelled to Montefalco in May 2022 for an in-depth look at the latest 2018 Sagrantino release. He discovered that the appellation’s key names continue to produce excellent wines and set the benchmark for what is ultimately a very challenging variety to work with.

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Heroic viticulture in the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene
Added by Paul Caputo on 19 Mar 2022

Paul Caputo looks at the growing interest around single vineyard Prosecco and contemplates the significance of heroic viticulture. How important is terroir in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation and can we taste it in the glass?

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Poggio Argentiera and its young and ambitious team of winemakers: an interview with Giovanni Frascolla
Added by Paul Caputo on 23 Feb 2022

Poggio Argentiera is an exciting estate located in Tuscany’s coastal Maremma region and the source of high-quality wines from the local Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Vermentino varieties, but also international favorites such as Syrah and Cabernet Franc.

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Recently Tasted Wines


Terre del Volturno IGP “Morrone” Pallagrello Bianco
Terre del Volturno IGP “Morrone” Pallagrello Bianco
Alois, Campania, Italy
2020 2018
Pallagrello Bianco (100%)
“Straw yellow in colour, the Alois Pallagrello Bianco is a refined, polished wine. At times quite neutral on the nose, but a gentle floral characteristic lingers alongside faint brioche and vanilla, obtained from partial maturation in oak. The palate is rounded, almost creamy, exuding faint notes of banana and peach. Some mandarin in there too. With time in the glass these aromas become more expressive. There is a notable sense of alcohol on the finish. An interesting wine from a potentially very interesting grape variety.”
90 Paul Caputo
Terre del Volturno IGP “Calù”
Terre del Volturno IGP “Calù”
Sclavia, Campania, Italy
2021 2018
Pallagrello Bianco (100%)
“Floral, and slightly soapy on the nose, tending toward mint and herb with time. Lighter on the palate, but fruit feels a little sweeter, and more succulent. Some broom and honeysuckle notes lurk in the back ground.”
89 Paul Caputo
Terre del Volturno IGP “Le Ortole” Pallagrello Bianco
Terre del Volturno IGP “Le Ortole” Pallagrello Bianco
Vestini Campagnano, Campania, Italy
2021
Pallagrello Bianco (100%)
“Initial aromas of apple, lime and subtle herbaceous note. Accompanied by a very faint touch of sweet brioche and cedar. Nice texture. Lemon and lime fruit on the palate. Acidity is a racier. Balanced finish.”
89 Paul Caputo
Taurasi DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Donnachiara, Campania, Italy
2019 2017 2012
Aglianico (100%)
“Strong, powerful nose brooding with dark fruit. There are notes of blackberry and plum, then prune and balsam; it’s well structured with plenty of tannin and acidity and will continue to age well for another five to seven years. In the mouth there is power and depth, intense forest fruit encased in balanced oak. The finish is long and concentrated with suggestions of coffee, violets and black cherry.”
91 Paul Caputo
Taurasi DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Tenuta Scuotto, Campania, Italy
2018 2014
Aglianico (100%)
“A little bit closed on the nose still. Well structured, but on the light side. Not huge amounts of power or depth; it leans toward an earthier expression. Attractive and elegant though. Should evolve and open up a more in years to come. Balanced and restrained. Worth following its development.”
90 Paul Caputo
Taurasi DOCG “Bosco Faiano”
Taurasi DOCG “Bosco Faiano”
I Capitani, Campania, Italy
2018
Aglianico (100%)
“Very juicy and forward. Still young of course, but abundant ripe black fruit prominent. This is an attractive jammy Aglianico which oozes dark berry compote. Long finish. Despite its youth it is already herby and complex. Forward and approachable. Not too dry.”
91 Paul Caputo