Rivera Cappellaccio Riserva Aglianico 2004

D.O.C., Castel Del Monte, Puglia, Italy
Natalie's Score: 88/100
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
Add My Review

Product #: 984120
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $17.95
Alcohol: 13.5%
Drink: Now
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Rivera Cappellaccio
Agent: S. Schiralli Agencies Ltd.,
More Vintages: 2005  2005  2002 

Tasting note:

A tasty, chalky red with plums and berries. Mouth-watering and juicy. Full-bodied and dry.

Reviewed March 6, 2010 by

 

More Reviews

Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Light florality, menthol, forest floor, old wood, black cherry pit, black currants, hint of raspberry. Great wine, don’t know how much past 2011-2012 it can go, unless the oak dissipates. Drink now. I'm 89 on this wine. (ottawawinejournal.com)
Dan Trcka reviewed this wine as follows:

This dark, ruby red wine is full bodied, fruity to integrated and with fuller aromas of blackberry, black cherry and lighter notes of pine, vanilla and oak. This wine is great to drink now and should remain until at least 2015, tannins are refined but near 1 hour decanting is necessary for the flavours to come out. It is not very aromatic, has a medium to long finish and reminds me of a nice Ripasso of similar value, due to its full taste originating from grape skins. Reading other reviewer’s comments, it is clear to me that either the bottle I had was quite different or the wine is evolving quickly as I have not perceived animal nor “bretty” notes. My impression: NICE. Tasted Mar/10.

 
If you liked this wine, you might also like these:

 
 

Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

Complementary recipes:



 
 

You get my Free Newsletter with articles and tips just for signing up below. But for $2.10/mth, the cost of an incredibly tiny coffee at Starbucks, your wine drinking pleasure will soar.

World's Best Wine Writer

Natalie who?
Yes, I'm a certified sommelier and was named the World's Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards. Blah, blah, blah. What really matters is that I know which wines can increase your hedonistic happiness... a lot. Don't worry, spam doesn't pair well with wine!

Natalie Maclean

Already one of our thirsty clan? SIGN IN

Want the best wines for your taste and budget?

Try my premium service...

FREE FOR 30 DAYS






Natalie Maclean's Wine Subscription
welcome back!
Need to register? Click here
Forgot your password? Reset

Already one of our thirsty clan 151,070 strong? Sign in here:

Email:
Password:
  Remember Me
 

Already one of our thirsty clan? SIGN IN
 

You get my Free Newsletter with articles and tips just for signing up below. But for $2.10/mth, the cost of an incredibly tiny coffee at Starbucks, your wine drinking pleasure will soar.

World's Best Wine Writer

Natalie who?
Yes, I'm a certified sommelier and was named the World's Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards. Blah, blah, blah. What really matters is that I know which wines can increase your hedonistic happiness... a lot. Don't worry, spam doesn't pair well with wine!

Natalie Maclean
You just clicked on paid content, but you can try it for one month free right now...

Want the best wines for your taste and budget?

Try my premium service...

FREE FOR 30 DAYS






Natalie Maclean's Wine Subscription
You can get my tips on the best wines & bargains in VA liquor stores ...