Vallone
Terre Nere (Campigli Vallone)
Riserva Terre Nere Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. On Day 1, giving new meaning to “Riserva”, the 2013 Terre Nere Riserva was quite shy with hints of tart cherry and earth but that’s about it. However, I could tell that underneath the shell, there was a wine of tremendous substance…but it was going to need some time to get comfortable with its surroundings. We finished our glass and placed the cork back in the neck of the bottle to revisit the next day. Day 2 aaaaand here we go! Bright cherries, dried green herbs, bergamot, black tea, dusty earth, Asian spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with tannins in the medium+ category and acid following suit. The notes from the nose are confirmed on the palate. The finish is long and savory. And the texture: silky smooth. This is a gorgeous Brunello that’s packed with depth but needs patience to realize it’s true form. I expect a long life yet ahead. — 3 years ago
Agricole Vallone
Salento Susumaniello 2013
Tremendous value on a well made wine. Funk, earth, bold. — 5 years ago
Terre Nere (Campigli Vallone)
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018
Medium ruby color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of sour red fruits, coffee beans and a hint of orange zest. Flavors of red cherries, wild strawberries, roasted vegetables, dark chocolate and black licorice. Touch of salinity on the long and earthy finish. Bristling acidity and firm but nicely polished tannins. Medium-plus body, well balanced and a slight bit of tension. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 2 months ago
Agricole Vallone
Vigna Castello Rosso Salento Negroamaro Susumaniello 2016
A favorite with Southern Italian food. Ripe, Lucious berry flavor. Deep ruby color — 3 years ago
Agricole Vallone
Vallone Versante Primitivo
Medium body — 4 years ago
Terre Nere (Campigli Vallone)
Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019
Truncated notes: beautifully ripe fruit. Soft and vibrant. Rich. — 2 years ago
Agricole Vallone
Tenuta Serranova Fiano 2021
This was interesting - if served blind I would have thought it to be a French blend of Sauvignon Blanc with vermentino or rousanne - very aromatic, medium acids and a decent finish. I believe this was a local Salento wine so nice to see that they can retain aromas and acidity in such a dry mediterranean climate. — 3 years ago
Jay Kline
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days where it displayed a slow, steady evolution throughout. The 2018 pours a pretty, deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, carnations, bergamot, sandalwood, dried green herbs and dry earth. Bruised strawberry and old library notes showing on Day 2. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Ive been cautiously optimistic with the 2018 vintage but I thought this showed really well. Drink now through 2033. — 17 days ago