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Terra di Lavoro 2006 75cl

IGT | Roccamonfina | Italy
CHF 95.15
Critics scores
97 By Vinous
97 By Robert Parker
95 By James Suckling
I am thrilled with the 2006 Terra di Lavoro, which easily lives up to the praise I bestowed upon it last year. This wasn't an easy vintage for Galardi. The weather was uneven, and a drastic selection was necessary in the cellar. Overall production was even lower in 2006 than in 2005, but the estate's commitment to quality paid off in a big way. The 2006 Terra di Lavoro presents an intriguing combination of compelling inner sweetness wrapped around a firm, imposing frame. This is a very Barolo-like Terra di Lavoro that gradually opens up to reveal is pedigree, with endless layers of fruit and an eternal finish. Readers who own the 2006 are fortunate, but significant patience is required. This is a majestic Terra di Lavoro.
Producer
Azienda Agricola Galardi
Fattoria Galardi is family-owned by an ambitious group of cousins, Maria Luisa Murena, Arturo and Dora Celentano and Francesco Catello. They are all dedicated to making the highest quality wine, even if that means only producing one label. Situated on the volcanic slopes of Campania, the vineyards are perched among chestnut groves at 400 meters above-sea-level. The vineyards benefits from Mediterranean Sea breezes and great amounts of sun exposure, but the terroir is not always cooperative. Their single production, icon wine, Terra di Lavoro amusingly translates to Land of Work, which reflects the challenges of cultivating among these extreme conditions and rocky soils. This is known as Campania's first great cult wine, it was originally released in 1994 and has continued to charm and allure wine enthusiasts ever since. Consulting winemaker Riccardo Cotarella, has left an indelible impression on both the Galardi winery, and the region as a whole – redefining the Campania vinification style.