- 100% Aglianico from the province of Montemarano in Avellino
- Average age of the vines: 18-22 years
- 480-510m above sea level
- Calcareous clay soil
- Maceration on the skins for 15-20 days in steel tanks
- Aged in combination 30, 50, and 80-hectolitre oak casks and French oak barriques for 48 months
- Following time in wood, additional six months in bottle
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Campania
Appellation:
Taurasi
Variety:
Aglianico
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-MLT-10-16 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-05-04
"A fully flared Taurasi, brimming with volcanic fire and brimstone. This said, the mid-palate to finish is a rocky road of compression and release, needing time to unfurl. This augurs for a bright future despite the morass and energy being a little inscrutable. Such is the tension. Shins and elbows. Pithy black cherry, licorice strap, sooty black rock, tobacco and exotic spice, from cardamon, clove, turmeric and curry leaf. A wonderful wine in the making. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2024-05-23
"The 2016 Taurasi Cinque Querce wafts up with an earthy bouquet as underbrush and hints of tobacco give way to crushed stones and dried black cherries. This is velvety-smooth with vibrant acidity to balance as an elegant wave of dark red fruits slowly saturates toward the close. The 2016 finishes structured and remarkably long, staining the palate with primary concentration and a web of fine-grained tannins. This is a truly harmonious Taurasi Cinque Querce that no fan of Molettieri should be without."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-03-31
"Harmonious and finely detailed, this offers flavors of black plum reduction, dried fig and wild sage and thyme, with a savory underpinning of minerally iron and spices. Fluid and supple on the palate, showing a fine intersection of power and grace. Long, fresh finish. Drink now through 2036. 950 cases made."