- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Aglianico
Donnachiara Taurasi 2019 is a powerful but polished take on Aglianico from the hills of Irpinia. The warm vintage brings plenty of depth, while the altitude keeps everything fresh and balanced.
Expect ripe black cherry and plum, with hints of liquorice, dried herbs and a touch of smoky spice. It’s full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, but there’s good energy running through it and a long, savoury finish. Give it a decant now, or tuck it away for a few years.
It’s spot on with slow-cooked beef, lamb shoulder, game, or a wedge of well-aged hard cheese.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Aglianico
Vintage report
The 2019 growing season in Campania delivered that rarest of gifts: nearly perfect conditions from bud break through harvest. A mild winter gave way to a balanced spring, with enough rain to build reserves but no dramatic weather swings to stress the vines. Summer brought steady warmth without the punishing heat that can shut down photosynthesis, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly across the region's volcanic soils.
What emerged was a vintage of remarkable freshness and definition, particularly for the indigenous varieties that make Campania so compelling. Fiano achieved that ideal balance of richness and minerality, whilst Falanghina retained its characteristic brightness without sacrificing depth. The reds fared equally well: Aglianico developed its trademark structure without the harsh tannins that sometimes mark cooler years, and Piedirosso showed unusual concentration. These wines are drinking beautifully now and should continue rewarding patience until 2030, though the whites are best enjoyed over the next five years whilst their volcanic snap remains at its most vivid.
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