2020 | Luigi Tecce Aglianico "Poliphemo Vecchie Vigne R20" | Campania | Italy Arrigo The palate is dry and

The palate is dry and mineral

Full and ultra-fine tannins

96 James Suckling

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

tobacco and rich minerality in a powerful tannic framework

2020 | Luigi Tecce Aglianico "Poliphemo Vecchie Vigne R20" | Campania | Italy Arrigo The palate is dry andCentenarian 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.