Winery Grifalco - Gricos

Winery GrifalcoGricos

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Gricos of Winery Grifalco is a red wine from the region of Aglianico del Vulture of Basilicate.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Aglianico.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
The Gricos of the Winery Grifalco is in the top 70 of wines of Aglianico del Vulture.

Taste structure of the Gricos from the Winery Grifalco

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gricos of Winery Grifalco in the region of Basilicate is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Gricos of Winery Grifalco in the region of Basilicate often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Grifalco's Gricos.

Winemaker
Grifalco
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Aglianico

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.

Last vintages of this wine

Gricos - 2017
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Gricos - 2016
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Gricos - 2015
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Gricos - 2014
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Gricos - 2013
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Gricos - 2012
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Gricos - 2011
In the top 70 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Gricos from Winery Grifalco are 2014, 2017, 2015, 2012 and 2008.

Informations about the Winery Grifalco

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Aglianico del Vulture in the region of Basilicate
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The Winery Grifalco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Basilicate
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 75 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 95000 wines of the world

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture is located in the region of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eubea or the Domaine Vigneti del Vulture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of cream, white pepper or clove and sometimes also flavors of mocha, jam or violet.


The wine region of Basilicate

Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.

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