"Red fruit, cherry and dark prune open the bouquet of the 2011 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine. This is a slightly softer interpretation of Aglianico planted at 360 meters above sea level in sandy-ashy and pumice-rich volcanic terrain. Those well-draining soils have helped to keep the vines disease-free over time. This warmer vintage also shows a much rounder and more immediate mouthfeel with good tannic management. The wine offers pretty endnotes of tobacco, ash and savory spice." - Robert Parker
"Delicate aromas of dried rose petal and black tea waft through the densely layered crushed plum and mulberry fruit flavors in this elegant red. Firm and focused, with grippy tannins and a tarry mineral character defining the finish." - Wine Spectator
"Underbrush, black-skinned fruit, exotic spice, leather and balsamic aromas emerge on this full-bodied red. The austere structured palate offers dried black cherry, star anise, tobacco and clove framed in bracing, fine-grained tannins. Don't even attempt it for another few years." - Wine Enthusiast
