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Luigi Tecce, Campania,
Ready, but will keep,
2009 was a tougher vintage in the South, plagued by rain. A wave of water swept passed Luigi’s cantina and through Paternopoli in June; prompting attacks by downy mildew resulting in 60% less fruit at Luigi’s disposal, despite an otherwise benign summer. Matured in botte grande, undergrowth, forest, rosemary fruit pepper the nose; the full bodied palate is lush with earthy strawberry notes, along with a crushed mineral lattice character that reminds one of Barolo’s Serralunga d’Alba. Perhaps a wine to drink before his 2008 (and 2006 even).
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Mastroberardino is perhaps the most iconic producer in southern Italy thanks to its championing of Campania’s indigenous varieties. One such grape is Aglianico – capable of intense and age-worthy wines, but here used to make a bright fruit-forward style. Made with fruit from the estate’s younger vines (on average 15 years old), Mastro offers a nose of violets and rose petals, with juicy strawberry and red cherry. The palate is rounded and elegant with fine tannins and a smooth finish. Drink now to 2022.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (May 2019)