Contrade di Taurasi (Cantine Lonardo)

Irpinia Aglianico

8.943 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Irpinia, Avellino, Campania, Italy
Aglianico
Manchego & Parmesan
Top Notes For
Silvia Rossi

Merry Christmas 2018!!

Merry Christmas 2018!!

Dec 25th, 2018
Matthew Malone

Garganelli with pork ragu.

Garganelli with pork ragu.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2015
Sean Nelson

Weirdly fruity, almost none of the herbaceous and earthy qualities I love in an Aglianico.

Weirdly fruity, almost none of the herbaceous and earthy qualities I love in an Aglianico.

Jul 9th, 2015
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.3

Very tannic, some smoke, menthol, washing down ribs like a champ. Refined wine though.

Very tannic, some smoke, menthol, washing down ribs like a champ. Refined wine though.

Jun 9th, 2013
Andrew G

Dry cherry and black pepper with great clarity. 92

Dry cherry and black pepper with great clarity. 92

Apr 13th, 2018
Lynn Poole

Great fruit Opens up nicely

Great fruit Opens up nicely

Mar 6th, 2018
Marl Bullock

Perfect for our grilled steak; earthy and funky but with a smooth, spiced finish

Perfect for our grilled steak; earthy and funky but with a smooth, spiced finish

Feb 10th, 2017
Gene Buonviri

Sandro and Enza are teaching wine junkies of the distinctions, flavors and taste of traditional Italian wines. Dark black red color, balanced fruits and volcanic flavors.

Sandro and Enza are teaching wine junkies of the distinctions, flavors and taste of traditional Italian wines. Dark black red color, balanced fruits and volcanic flavors.

Dec 14th, 2015
Gene Buonviri

Dark Ruby red, aromas of licorice, plum.

Dark Ruby red, aromas of licorice, plum.

Oct 21st, 2015
Joe Lia

I guess these anglianicos are usually earthier but this was fruitier and just really amazing.

I guess these anglianicos are usually earthier but this was fruitier and just really amazing.

Sep 11th, 2015