There's a popular notion that the grape Aglianico was introduced to southern Italy by the Greeks, about 500BC and that the word Aglianico is derived from Hellenico (meaning Greek). In reality these origins are far from certain but it is certain that Aglianico has a very long history in southern Italian vineyards where it has featured for many hundreds of years. This red grape has a jammy, raisiny stuffing to it which makes it seem ‘warm’ to drink, particularly with rich stews on chilly winter nights. It often has a lovely sinewy tannin structure and slightly higher acidity than you might expect from such a warm climate grape, and it blends well with other grapes too, especially Sangiovese.
We've always been fans of Languedoc reds, and having tried this for the first time we are much taken with this example of southern whites. Beautiful balance of acidity and freshness. This will be on our repeat shopping list like Villa Blanche.
Although this is a new vintage for us, it never fails to delight. Full of lovely crisp Grenache flavour. We bought it for summer and starting drinking it in mid-winter!!
Clear cab sav and merlot on the nose, clean not complex. Soft tannins and good fruit moderately sustained.. Clean finish. Good oak handling. Certainly not a platinum whatever that is but good silver and excellent value for the money
A great bridge between commercial and premium, plus it's a good conversation starter! 5 stars at the current discounted price.
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Cabra Cega Lisboa Vinho Tinto 2019 Graham B.
Great Value
At its price, one of the best reds I have tasted. The experience is consistent with the bottle notes, fruity, balanced with a hint of oak and a long finish.