NoseIntense aromas of cherry and spices on the nose, together with more delicate scents of violet, pomegranate and ripe plum black-cherryblackcurrantherbs
FlavorOn the palate it shows a pleasant and elegant personality, with a good structure, perfectly balanced between freshness and smoothness
Calabria At a Glance
Region NameCalabria
Calabria is a non-industrial rural mountainous region. Its economy is dependent on cereals, citrus, and particularly olives, with a per-capita income less than half the national average. Called Enotria by the Greeks in pre-Roma times for its illustrious vinous past, today viticulture and winemaking are far from the vital industries they once were and account for a tiny proportion of land use.
Score: 90Vintage 2022Wine EnthusiastA fruity, flowery nose full of roses, violets, raspberries, fresh plums and a touch of minerality leads into a lively palate of more raspberry and passion fruit. Tannins and acidity are present but easygoing.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Vinous MediaCrushed blackberries, cloves and white smoke form a sweetly inviting bouquet as the 2021 Gaglioppo opens in the glass. It’s soft-textured yet racy in style. Zesty acidity enlivens its ripe red and blue fruits. This finishes a bit short and on a tart tinge of wild blueberry.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorBrambly raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors are ripe and juicy in this lively, medium-bodied red, structured by supple tannins and accented by aromatic hints of violet, Mediterranean herbs and orange peel. A balanced crowd-pleaser. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2021Wine and SpiritsSoft red berry flavors with a hint of blood orange—an easy-drinking weeknight wine.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorThis fresh, light-bodied red frames flavors of wild cherry and strawberry fruit with light, crisp tannins and an aromatic overtone of dried herb and smoke. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 85Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Gaglioppo opens up with notes of brown sugar, cherry jam and dusty dried flowers. Its soft textures envelop the palate in ripe red fruits as a mix of brisk acids and minerals add tension toward the close. This finishes short, showing only nuances of licorice, woodland berries and an odd peppery tinge that lingers much longer than appreciated.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastRipe tones of blueberry and cherry meld with a mix of herbal spice on the nose. The plush, fruity palate is filled out by fleshy berry flavors, with juicy acidity and polished tannins framing it all. While not overly complex, it's a well-balanced offering that will appease those looking for a solid middle-of-the-week pour.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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