2020 | Luigi Tecce Aglianico "Poliphemo Vecchie Vigne R20" | Campania | Italy Arrigo The Cavallotto 2019 Barolo Bricco

The Cavallotto 2019 Barolo Bricco Boschis (a certified organic wine) would benefit from more time in the bottle

and brings out subtle mineral and flint notes to complement the tangy green apple and riper golden apple flavors

tobacco and rich minerality in a powerful tannic framework

it is well-structured for aging and has the concentration to match

The 2014 vintage was a joy to farm and the resulting Cabernet just as joyful to drink

2020 | Luigi Tecce Aglianico "Poliphemo Vecchie Vigne R20" | Campania | Italy Arrigo The Cavallotto 2019 Barolo BriccoCentenarian vine Aglianico from a cult Taurasi grower his most archaic, profound old vine masterpiece. Luigi Tecce works almost alone in Paternopoli, high in Taurasi (Campania), making some of Italy's most soulful Aglianico. This is his old vine "Poliphemo Vecchie Vigne" bottling from 100+ year old, head trained vine trees on sand, limestone and Vesuvian pumice, fermented in open chestnut vats and aged in large botti. The "R20" marks the 2020 release.