Feudi di San Gregorio 2008 Serpico, Irpinia IGT

A very rare treat. Here is  the flagship wine from Feudi San Gregorio aged to an ideal drinking perfection.
Feudi di San Gregorio was established in 1986 in Sorbo Serpico, a tiny village in Campania’s Irpinia region, near Mount Vesuvius, by the Capaldo and Ercolino families from Irpinia. This highly acclaimed winery Encourages us to rediscover the identity of Mediterranean flavors through indigenous grapes that reach their full potential with their modern winemaking approach.

Serpico is a 100% Aglianico wine from their historic “Dal Re” vineyard in deep soil originally from volcanic ash. Manual harvesting starts in mid-late October and lasts until early November. After pressing, a 10 day maceratioin on the skins and alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood and the wine ages 18 months in medium-toasted new French oak barrels.

This 2008 has reached a peak of drinkability and shows remarkable complexity and ans suppleness. The reviews on release will atest to the peak maturity that has been reached.*

James Suckling scored this 94 points saying "A balanced and delicious red now with plum and light clove character. Hints of volcanic ash. Full body, soft tannins and a fruity finish. Very reserved and refined. Firmness at the end. Drink now or hold."

Wine Enthusiast scored this 93 points saying "Serpico is a bold, larger-than-life wine, with beautiful aromatic intensity and notes of black fruit, espresso and crushed granite. Some 18 months of oak aging adds elements of dark spice and smoke; and the wine shows firm tannins and a long, polished mouthfeel. It's very elegant and should withstand many more years of cellar aging."

The Wine Advocate scored this 92+ saying "The 2008 Serpico (Aglianico) is dark, powerful and intense. Black cherries, tar, asphalt and menthol are some of the nuances that emerge from this vibrant, tightly coiled Serpico. The 2008 will require cellaring, but the wine has a brilliant track record of repaying patience. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026."

Wine Spectator scored this 91 points saying "The dark and brooding flavors of brambly berry, underbrush, aged balsamic vinegar and black licorice are underscored by a rich note of tarry smoke in this burly red. The muscular tannins clamp down on the finish. Needs some time. Best from 2015 through 2023." On Sale!

*This beautifully aged red is best enjoyed by standing the bottle up for at least 24 hours and then decanting.