Grifalco Aglianico del Vulture Gricos 2020

91 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2020 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Gricos lifts from the glass with a pretty bouquet that mixes dusty rose with crushed blackberries and a spritz of blood orange. It’s silky and soothing upon the palate, with mineral-tinged black fruits and inner violet florals that form toward the close. This finishes with a crunchy tannic grip, as residual acids maintain a marvelous fresh character. While the Gricos is usually intended for more near-term appeal, I can’t help but believe that the 2020 would benefit from a number of years in the cellar. Drink: 2023-2030. (Sep 2022)"

90 points Decanter: "Mid-ruby in colour, this youthful blend of Venosa, Maschito and Forenza vineyards at 450 to 580 metres is fragrant with sour cherry and background wood spice. It’s attractively cherryish on first taste and approachably supple too, with medium-bodied juicy cherry nicely rounded out by oak and well supported by a lightly chewy tannic grip. It's all underpinned by a balancing savoury finish. Alcohol 13.5%. (Mar 2022)"