Ognostro 2018

Ognostro by Marco Tinessa is a natural wine made in Campania with Aglianico grapes.

Aglianico is a special grape usually found in Campania Italy, and this Ognostro is rather special indeed, as less bitter than most expressions of it. Perhaps this is as the wine is aged in clay pots, rather than oak. There are touches of balsamic going on here which make Ognostro interesting.

Production Details: Ognostro is an Aglianico from Campania in southern Italy. The vineyard contains vines ranging from 30 to 90 years old. Fermentation takes place in mixed vessels: fiberglass, amphorae, and concrete. This combination of vessel types contributes layers of texture and subtle differences in oxygen exposure during fermentation.

Tasting Notes: We have not yet tried the 2018 vintage of Ognostro by Marco Tinessa, but we hear it has notes of dark cherry, black pepper, smoke, dried herbs, and considerable tannin structure.