Terre del Vulcano Lava Taurasi DOCG 2016

95 POINTS: Luca Maroni
96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team

Dark, brooding and unapologetically serious, Terre del Vulcano Lava is a powerful expression of Taurasi DOCG, Campania’s most revered red wine. Made from 100% Aglianico grown on ancient volcanic soils, this is a wine shaped by high altitude vineyards & old vines grown on volcanic soils.

"From one of Campania's finest vintages, this Taurasi offers layers of black cherry, tobacco, leather and volcanic minerality. A lovely example of Italy's "Barolo of the South ready to enjoy now or cellar further"
- Wine Direct Tasting Team

"In the glass, it’s deep ruby with garnet hints. Aromas open slowly - black cherry, dried plum and blackberry - layered with leather, tobacco, dark chocolate and a distinct volcanic minerality that gives the wine its name. On the palate, it’s structured and commanding, with firm tannins, savoury spice and a long, earthy finish that speaks clearly of Mount Vesuvius’ influence."
- Winemakers notes

Taurasi is often called the Barolo of the South, and this wine proves why - powerful, age-worthy and deeply expressive, yet still unmistakably Italian in its warmth and soul.