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Ciro Picariello, Taurasi O Pilota, 2019

Red Wine from Other Italy, Italy
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Ciro Picariello’s Taurasi O Pilota 2019 is a masterful example of Aglianico, the grape that defines the Taurasi DOCG in southern Italy. Known for its complexity and ability to age, Aglianico is a grape that requires attention and respect, and Picariello’s approach to winemaking brings out the very best in this noble variety. The estate’s commitment to organic practices and minimal intervention allows the purity of the fruit and the expression of the land to shine through.

Taurasi, often called the “Barolo of the South,” offers a deep, structured wine that is both powerful and refined. Picariello’s 2019 O Pilota is no exception—dense and complex, with dark fruit like blackberries and plums, framed by earthy, savory notes of leather and dried herbs. The tannins are firm yet silky, providing a strong structure that promises excellent aging potential. Despite its intensity, the wine maintains a sense of elegance, with a long, persistent finish that lingers on the palate.

This is a wine for those who enjoy reds that evolve over time and improve with age. It pairs beautifully with rich dishes like braised meats, lamb, or a slow-cooked ragu, but its complexity also makes it a wine worth savoring on its own. With its depth, structure, and distinct character, Ciro Picariello’s Taurasi O Pilota is a perfect representation of Aglianico at its finest.

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What are the great Italian whites? There are many promising categories. But an important one that is getting much attention these days is the traditional white grapes of Campania, including Fiano and Greco.

One of our favorite producers of these wines is Ciro Picariello. It's a domaine that specializes in white wines made from high-altitude vines, all native to Campania, grown in volcanic soils. Because of the high altitudes—up to 2,100 feet above sea level—it takes a long time for the grapes to get ripe, and they develop wonderful depth while preserving their natural acidities. With very minimal work in the cellar (natural fermentation, minimal sulfur), the pure essence of these grape varieties and their volcanic terroirs shines through in bottle.

How good are these wines? Very good! With fruit, minerality, verve, and that special sense of terroir, you can compare them without shame to the great whites of Burgundy, the Loire, or the Mosel.

What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

Vineyard
Sourced from an estate vineyard in Venticano within the Taurasi appellation.
Orientation
East-facing vineyard at 400 meters in elevation.
Soil
The soil is calcareous clay.
Viticulture
Average age of vines is about 25 years. Hand harvested.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel with 20 day maceration on the skins.
Aging
Aged in steel for 12 months followed by an additional 12 months in 15 HL neutral french oak barrels. 12 months in the bottle before release.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Aglianico

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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