Wine Enthusiast: 93 pts
The decadent nose features aromas of blackberries, tar and a potent coffee element, with a touch of roses for levity. The palate leans into the blackberry and coffee notes, with black cherry and chocolate. Chewy, dusty tannins create a rich, structured mouthfeel, making this wine feel both refined and accessible.
Wine Spectator: 91 pts
A bright red, with a tangy juiciness to the flavors of crushed blackberry and plum skin, featuring fragrant violet and marjoram accents. Shows fine-grained tannins that are supple and supportive, while the creamy finish reveals minerally notes of iron and smoke, plus paprika and pepper spices.
Vinous: 93 pts
Crushed red plums, blood orange and sweet spice create an alluring bouquet as the 2021 Aglianico del Vulture Grifalco lifts from the glass. This is soft-textured with a saline-tinged core of wild berry fruits. Violet inner florals amass toward the close. The 2021 finishes with medium length and perfumed, grippy tannins linger as sour citrus nuances add freshness. I truly admire the energy and the classic lines inherent in this beautiful Vulture Aglianico.