Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2016

Vinous 95+ / WA 95 / WS 94 / JS 94 pts

Vinous 95+ pts : Plum sauce, pencil lead, clove, balsamic spice, mint, rosemary, stone dust, rose petals and more… Every time the Taurasi Riserva Piano di Monte Vergine 2016 is tipped in the glass, it seems to reveal further depths. This wine is simply stunning, with a silky texture of tart wild berries, citrus and brilliant acidity. Energetic but still youthfully tense and structured, its web of fine-grained tannins appears late and slowly tightens as rosemary and tangerine resonance mingle and fizzle out. The Piano di Monte Vergine 2016 is a classic in the making.

WA 95 pts : The Feudi di San Gregorio 2016 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine is a significant wine that has raised the bar in this storied appellation. It shows well-managed development, polished tannins, dark fruit and plenty of savoury spice and campfire ash. There are also some dusty minerals that give it definition and complexity. WS 94 pts : Offering a dark and savory underpinning of cured tobacco, fresh earth, leather and iron notes, this focused red is also fresh and vibrant, with ripe, crushed black raspberry and mulberry fruit, plus hints of red licorice, espresso crema, graphite and milled pepper. Showing a core of taut, fine-grained tannins, this 2016 is still tightly meshed and dense after extended aging. This opens nicely in the glass and should shine with additional cellaring.

JS 94 pts : Very fragrant and exotic nose of fresh dates, Turkish delight, red berries and mustard seeds. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and some Riserva-style oak, which gives the fruit a darker edge without taking away the exotic character. The fruit and spices even lighten up on the finish. Long and flavourful with plenty of variety. It’s interesting to try it now, but it still has a long way to go