Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico Rosso, Irpinia, Taurasi, Campania, Italy, 2001, 750ml

Outer quote mark Bold and structured red. Dark color; black licorice, raspberry and mineral character and hints of dried flowers; full-bodied, with spicy fruit and undertones of black pepper. Chewy finish. This is fantastic. – 94 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark The 2001 Serpico is another wine that appears to need more bottle age. Today it is in an in-between stage where the fruit is no longer primary but the tertiary notes aren’t fully developed either. The 2001 is a powerful Serpico with impressive tannic clout that will require further cellaring to soften. With time, hints of wild cherries, herbs, chocolate and leather emerge but only with great reluctance. – 92 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate