Librandi, Duca San Felice Riserva, Ciro

Librandi · Calabria › Ciro › Italy

Red · Gaglioppo
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LWIN 1679241
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89 /100
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13
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Taster #3559 · May 14, 2023
90/100
A: med, garnet with some bricking at edges N: cranberry, raspberry, ripe fruit, white/black pepper, macchia, earth/savory P: dry, high acidity, high grippy but ripe tannins, med (+) body, 14% ABV C: very good wine = med intensity, med (+) concentration, med (+) finish, med (+) finish, med complexity, very well balanced ripe fruit and acidity/tannins. Drink now but will hold for at least 5 years.
2017 vintage
Taster #9422 · Nov 24, 2022
Heerlijk bij confit de canard, lamsrack uit de oven, gegrilde ribeye, of bij oude kaas De Duca San Felice is een speciale selectie van Gaglioppo, gemaakt van de beste druiven en gerijpt op eikenhouten barriques. Het is het summum van de klassieke wijn, zoals die al duizenden jaren wordt gemaakt, op basis van dezelfde druif als in de klassieke wijn
2017 vintage
Taster #7568 · Mar 26, 2022
88/100
During an Italian walkabout tasting, so only short impressions. Gaglioppo grape varietal. Starts easy oaky on the palate, international style with dark fruit and polished tannins. Devoid of any place, could be from anywhere. A correctly made commercial wine for the supermarket.
2017 vintage
Taster #3944 · Jan 29, 2022
OK for $18 CAD, but I don't see how this got 3 glasses from Gambero Rosso.
2017 vintage
Taster #3333 · Sep 13, 2021
90/100
Enjoyed this. This comes off as on the lighter side with good acidity and minerality, but also some dark fruit, herb, funkiness. New grape for me, but fits into my 'Italian wine' category well.
2017 vintage
Taster #0483 · Sep 1, 2021
90/100
100% Gaglioppo aged in steel and concrete, the medium-high intensity nose offers complex ripe black and dark red cherries and spices joined by some funky earthy, rustic, and touch minerally aromas, along with some baking spice, plum, and candied cherry notes that arrive with time in the glass. It's medium+ bodied with attractive black cherry, spice, and plum flavours that are supported by fresh, balanced acidity. Smooth, fine tannins have a slightly grainy & chalky texture on the mid-palate. Juicy …
2017 vintage
Taster #9906 · Mar 30, 2021
90/100
Winoforum 2021 – Włochy (On-line) : Dark colour, elegant, silkiness in taste, warm with full body and good acidity
2017 vintage
Taster #5812 · Mar 19, 2021
89/100
Lighter in colour than I was expecting. I basically agree with previous tasting notes, even if the awarded scores are differing a bit. This wine is indeed very well balanced, clean and bright, but does lack some character and therefore identity. Red berries and a touch of wet forest floor are the main components. Still it does remain rather primary on the palate, but one cannot deny the very pleasant and sapid concentration.
2017 vintage
Taster #3559 · Mar 6, 2021
91/100
med ruby, bright red fruit, cherry, pomegranate, med (+) acidity, med (+) fine tannins, very well integrated and harmonious wine, med (+) pleasant finish, very good wine.
2017 vintage
Taster #7423 · Feb 8, 2021
86/100
+ clean orderly weight good acidity (and thereby balance), especially from a southern Italian - Lack of character, structure & sophistication. Summary: classic 86p, also classic 10 EUR quality, and incidentally it does cost 10 EUR, translating to average QPR.
2017 vintage
Taster #0783 · Nov 24, 2010
90/100
drank with val, bob (jahlove) and selma at dino's in dc and i loved it. val and i liked it more than bob, but, oh well, jahlove has his weaknesses. nose showed some funk at the start, but that blew off quickly. the color was lighter purple than i remember it. two years of age has really smoothed this baby out. smoke on the nose, with rich cherries. full-bodied with strong, grippy tannins. the fruit is plush, but by no …
2006 vintage
Taster #7067 · Sep 11, 2010
87/100
From 12L. Light red. Plums, red berries, herbs. A bit hot and alcoholic on the finish.
2004 vintage
Taster #5811 · Nov 2, 2009
Translucent red. Strawberries and cherries on the nose. Also some smoky/charcoaly herbal notes (such as cow parsley). Medium bodied wine with good acidity and low tannins. Smooth and decent structure. Sweet strawberry and toffee notes. Slight meatiness and decent lenght. According to the winery this should last for some years to come but I can't see that judging by this bottle. I think this is past it's prime.
2004 vintage
Taster #6396 · May 13, 2009
89/100
Light brownish red Burned rubber, gooseberr and, almond on the nose Marzipan, tannic and slightly bitter, light to medium body Nice length
2004 vintage
Taster #0783 · Feb 21, 2009
purple colored with medium+ viscosity. smokey nose with black cherries and some cinnamon. full-bodied, solid weight, and very complex on the palate. 100% gaglioppo from calabria, this wine has sour cherries, earth, fig, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. nice, toasty finish. oak is perfectly integrated. very unique wine. would go very well with musroom dishes or venison.
2006 vintage
Taster #9082 · Sep 23, 2008
85/100
floral nose. spicy! light-bodied. comfortable drinking. good with spicy food? light, but with tannin. clean finish but flavorful.
2004 vintage
Taster #9949 · May 11, 2008
88/100
This was a nice light wine with just enough umph. Translucent maroon color. On the palate it's fresh with some coarse tobacco flavors and a bit of strawberry. I think that I could easily think this was Rosé wine if I couldn't see its color. Somewhat short finish.
2004 vintage