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• Score: 90 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media Violet pastille hints lift dusty florals, lavender and crushed plums as the 2020 Aglianico del Vulture Teodosio opens in the glass. This is soft textured with a wave of tart blackberries and currants underscored by grippy minerality. A web of fine tannins lingers through the youthfully tension finale, as the 2020 finishes structured yet with a mentholated freshness. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2020 Wine Advocate The certified organic Basilisco 2020 Aglianico del Vulture Teodosio opens to a pretty dark appearance and lovely aromatic intensity that most prizes rich primary fruit with dark berry and black plum. Those dark tones are heavily amplified by sensations of volcanic lava and shiny silica. The mouthfeel is sharp and quite chiseled, and this too reinforces the volcanic personality of the wine. The tannins are dry on this ample 50,000-bottle release. If you want to venture into the world of Basilicata wines, this is a great place to start. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2020 Wine Enthusiast The nose on this Aglianico sourced from Feudi di San Gregorio’s Basilicata property is woodsy and chocolatey, with berries and heat, like a tart soaked in rum. The fruit develops on the palate, from berries to figs and plums, with dark chocolate. Tannins are still tightly wound and acid is unashamed, so give this time to open up and shine as it will drink best in 2030. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2020 James Suckling Aromas of black fruit and berries, dried herbs and moss. Medium-to full-bodied with slightly firm tannins. Juicy, with sweet berries and more herbs and earth on the finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2020 Wine and Spirits A hint of green herbs and tobacco leaf brings freshness and balance to this wine’s rich flavors of warmed blackberry and cassis. It has plenty of acidity to match braised meats. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2019 James Suckling Fresh young aglianico here, with tangy plums and bright, ginger-like spice. Medium-bodied with unobtrusive tannins and a crisp, clean finish. Tasty. Enjoy now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2017 Vinous Media The 2017 Aglianico del Vulture Teodosio makes for a great introduction to the Basilisco style, blossoming slowly in the glass to a rich, dark and earthy display of musky plums and wild herbs and a lifting hint of white smoke. It’s silky upon entry, but it quickly gains youthful tension through a mix of tart black fruits, minerals and slow-mounting tannins that collect toward the close. Hints of licorice and currants linger through the long yet structured finale. If enjoying the 2017 today, plan to give it an hour or more of air, as it gains in both body and depth the longer it’s open. The Teodosio comes from a blend of the Basilisco vineyards, but primarily from vines planted in basalt soils of ash, sandstone and clay. It refines for one year in neutral oak barrels. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2017 Wine Enthusiast An aroma of brandy-soaked blueberries mixes with violet and truffle on the rich nose. It's rather full in feel on the palate, with polished, rounded tannins propping up rich dark-fruit flavors. Pulsing acidity and a stony core add to the energetic vibe, making this a wine to enjoy with some age on it. Drink from 2022–2030. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2017 James Suckling Magazine Dark fruit, dried violets, tile and spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied and structured with firm, chewy tannins. From organically grown grapes. Try in 2022. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2017 Wine Spectator Smoke and tobacco notes lead the way in this fresh, savory red, offering subtle notes of dried black cherry and olive tapanade on the palate. Firm and chewy finish. Best from 2023 through 2026. 3,333 cases made, 50 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review