Luigi Tecce

Luigi Tecce makes soulful wines that communicate a transparency of place and vintage character. The relatively self-taught Tecce continues to fine-tune his process, using only copper and sulfur in the vineyards to treat disease yet preferring not to adopt any labels such as organic or biodynamic. For Tecce, the most essential practice is to stay out of the way of the wine in order to allow it to show the character of each season. This is apparent when tasting the 2018s. Unlike many producers who often failed to balance the effects of this cool and wet year in the winemaking process, Luigi Tecce’s approach paid off. Care in the vineyards, a hands-off style in the cellar and aging in primarily large neutral vessels made the difference. The 2018s are unique—more feminine, yet still powerful. They may not be as long-lived as the most classic Taurasis, but they are captivating and likely to surprise us down the road. As of 2018, Luigi Tecce backed out of the Taurasi DOCG, choosing to label these as Campania Aglianico, with an “R” designating “Riserva.” The note for the 2021 Aglianico Satyricon speaks for itself. This wine has me very excited about the vintage, yet it will be many years before the Riservas are ready to taste.

From Breaking the Mold: Campania’s Push to Reinvent Itself (May 2024) by Eric Guido

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2021 Rosso Diavolo Pazzo

Release Price: $249

Color: Red

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2021 Satyricon

Release Price: $54

Color: Red

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2018 Aglianico Poliphemo Viti Vecchie R18

Release Price: $104

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2018 Aglianico Puro Sangue R18

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