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Lonardo, Taurasi Coste, 2018

Red Wine from Other Italy, Italy
by Lonardo
$75.99
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Contrade di Taurasi – Cantine Lonardo is a small, family-run estate that’s become one of the most compelling voices in Taurasi. The “Coste” bottling comes from high-elevation vineyards planted on volcanic soils, all farmed with minimal intervention. Fermentation with native yeasts and aging in large Slavonian oak casks allow the wine to fully express its origin.

The 2018 vintage delivers serious depth: black cherry, plum skin, dried oregano, and volcanic earth. The tannins are firm but refined, framing the wine without overwhelming it, and the acidity is vibrant, keeping all that richness in check. There’s a brooding beauty here—this isn’t a wine that flatters early, but one that rewards time and attention.

Ideal with braised meats, aged cheeses, or cellared for 10–15 years. For lovers of Barolo, Etna Rosso, or mountain reds with structure and soul, Lonardo’s Taurasi “Coste” 2018 is a powerful, age-worthy standout from one of Italy’s most underrated regions.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2018 Taurasi Coste is pure elegance, delicate and floral in the glass, impressing with a lifted bouquet of violets, minty herbs and black currants. It's finessed and graceful, with cooling minerality and fresh acidity guiding its pretty wild berry fruits. Grippy tannins emerge toward the close as the 2018 folds in upon itself, youthfully structured and poised, with a pleasantly chewy sensation that lingers. Have patience with this cool and classic Taurasi." —Vinous

More about Lonardo

The Lonardo family has grown grapes in Campania for generations, and today they channel that heritage into Taurasi wines of depth, power, and soulfulness. Long maceration, large neutral barrels, native yeasts researched locally—these are wines that reflect their place absolutely.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Aglianico

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VarietalsAglianicoVineyardThe Coste bottling is sourced from vineyards within the prized unofficial subzone of Taurasi of the same name.Coste is noteworthy for the amount of limestone in the soil whereas many of the other parts of Taurasi are rich in volcanic soil.OrientationSouth facing vineyard at 325 meters in elevation.SoilClay and limestone - rich in potassium.ViticultureHand harvested from 40 year old vinesVinificationVinified with yeast selected from the vineyard. Maceration for 75 days on the skins.AgingAged in 5HL casks for two years.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted lamb, beef stew, aged cheeses, mushroom-based dishes, Southern Italian cuisine

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied red with dark cherry and spice aromas, powerful tannins, structured acidity, complex finish with mineral notes.

Cantine Lonardo is one of those domaines that have been growing grapes—always organically—for generations, but only started bottling in recent times (1998). They continue to work organically and use traditional practices in the winery. To lovers of traditional Barolo, this will sound familiar: a very long maceration (beyond two months!), aging strictly in large neutral barrels, and wines of depth, power, structure, and soulfulness. The grapes are picked late and yet the alcohols are modest, resulting in wonderfully balanced wines.

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