($40, Palm Bay International): There is no question in my mind that the wines from Taurasi, a small DOCG in Campania, rank with Italy’s, and the world’s, greatest wines.  The Aglianico grape thrives in the climate and volcanic — it’s near Vesuvius — soil of the region. Feudi di San Gregorio’s 2010 Taurasi is a splendid young example.  One taste should convince skeptics of the grandeur of this DOCG. Broad and long, it saturates the palate with dark earthiness and minerality wrapped in substantial, but aggressive, tannins.  There’s a wonderful firmness without a trace of hardness.  A hint of bitterness in the finish offsets the dark fruity elements.  Both powerful and stylish, it’s best left in the cellar for at least another five years.
94 Michael Apstein May 12, 2015