2017 Aglianico Terra d’Eclano

Quintodecimo has been playing from strength to strength over the last five years. Located in the heart of Irpinia, the Quintodecimo winery and vineyards were established in 2001 by renowned consulting oenologist Prof. Luigi Moio (think: Vestini Campagnano, Terre del Principe, Feudi di San Gregorio, and Cantina del Taburno). At the time, Moio continued much of his work around the region, while experimenting with Campania’s most important varieties at his own estate. While his early work was always geared toward richness, ripe fruits, and a more powerful style, over time it has changed drastically. Today, Moio’s main focus is Quintodecimo, and you can tell. The wines aren’t inexpensive, yet what you are paying for is a combination of the perfect source of raw ingredients, impeccable styling, winemaking, and even packaging. Each year, these are some of my top picks for Fiano (Exultet), Greco (Giallo d’Arles), and Falanghina (Via del Campo). What’s more, Moio's Aglianico Terre d’Eclano, sourced from five different parcels in the Taurasi growing zone, always impresses for its power and freshness. As for the two Taurasi of the house, both continue to be big and powerful expressions, yet balanced and geared toward a long evolution. According to Luigi Moio, his goal is to achieve "the finesse of Burgundy, with the power of Bordeaux".