Salvatore Molettieri

Vigna Cinque Querce Taurasi Aglianico

9.120 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Taurasi, Avellino, Campania, Italy
Aglianico
Manchego & Parmesan
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Deep garnet. Hawthorn, tart cherry, rose and tar, asphalt, forest floor, dried herbs, sanguine, oregano, thyme, fennel, rosemary. Well integrated acidity and tannins. Full body (14.5%). Great value 😍 called it Barolo La Morra (ignoring the dark color) #facepalm

Deep garnet. Hawthorn, tart cherry, rose and tar, asphalt, forest floor, dried herbs, sanguine, oregano, thyme, fennel, rosemary. Well integrated acidity and tannins. Full body (14.5%). Great value 😍 called it Barolo La Morra (ignoring the dark color) #facepalm

Sep 16th, 2023
Josh Morgenthau

Massive on the palate, lots of tart but jammy fruit; oaky tannins that are still really firm. Sweet and sour. Dust and some wet soil on the nose. Not a ton of excitement, a bit boozy. Could be slightly corked.

Massive on the palate, lots of tart but jammy fruit; oaky tannins that are still really firm. Sweet and sour. Dust and some wet soil on the nose. Not a ton of excitement, a bit boozy. Could be slightly corked.

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2021
Josh Nadel

Vinter Gothic Wine; Wine Director Locanda Verde, The Dutch NYC, The Dutch Miami, Lafayette, The Public Theatre of New York

9.0

Taurasi is one of the mega under appreciated & age worthy reds in the vast world of wine. The best of them hold their own with the greats at a fraction of the price.

Taurasi is one of the mega under appreciated & age worthy reds in the vast world of wine. The best of them hold their own with the greats at a fraction of the price.

Aug 7th, 2015
Carter White

A high octane flavor bomb. Lush dark fruit, earth, dusty, scorched minerality, clove, coffee. Powerful, concentrated, lively, and long. Nice grip, tempered by age, probably a beast in its youth.

A high octane flavor bomb. Lush dark fruit, earth, dusty, scorched minerality, clove, coffee. Powerful, concentrated, lively, and long. Nice grip, tempered by age, probably a beast in its youth.

Apr 9th, 2022
Charles Mires

Solid. Aging nicely

Solid. Aging nicely

Aug 4th, 2018
Marti Zuccarello

THIS. ❤️🍷

THIS. ❤️🍷

Apr 24th, 2017
Frank Lin

Would give it 9+ if I drank this 10 years from now. Crazy burn. Tons of tannin. The 15% alcohol sneaks up on you. Would buy again, but to store for 5-10years

Would give it 9+ if I drank this 10 years from now. Crazy burn. Tons of tannin. The 15% alcohol sneaks up on you. Would buy again, but to store for 5-10years

May 29th, 2016
Vinz Cosello

Nees to sleep about 3/4 years!
But this will be a great taurasi!!

Nees to sleep about 3/4 years!
But this will be a great taurasi!!

Aug 2nd, 2014
Kevin Plunkett

A little too tight and bright. Tastes young. Would probably benefit from decanting

A little too tight and bright. Tastes young. Would probably benefit from decanting

Apr 25th, 2014
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

Bob had this 2 years ago

Bob had this 2 years ago

Sep 5th, 2022