October 7, 2011 – Campanian Wines from Marisa Cuomo and Terredora di Paolo – Vintages, Belmont, MA
This was a good tasting of two of my favorite Campanian producers. I have had several other wines from both in the past, and they have yet to disappoint me.
Furore and Ravello are Marisa Cuomo makes both red and white wines from both Furore and Ravello, two communes whose names can be appended to the Costa d’Amalfi DOC designation. All of her wines are elegant and very reflective of their terroir.
Terredora di Paolo is probably better known in the American market than Cuomo is. As some others will already know, this estate broke away from the eponymous Mastroberardino winery some time ago. Nowadays, Terredora owns many of the best of the original Mastroberardino vineyards.
2010 Marisa Cuomo Costa d’Amalfi DOC Furore Bianco
60% Falanghina/40% Biancolella. Floral nose. Medium-bodied, crisp, nicely balanced, with good underlying acidity. Very mineral, peachy, and lightly saline. Very good/excellent. $25.
2010 Marisa Cuomo Costa d’Amalfi DOC Furore Rosso
50% Aglianico/50% Piedirosso. Medium-bodied, earthy/spicy, smooth, nicely balanced, with good underlying acidity. Shows notes of red berries, warm stones, and rosemary. $25.
2006 Marisa Cuomo Costa d’Amalfi DOC Ravello Rosso Riserva
70% Piedirosso/30% Aglianico. Full-bodied, highly mineral, well balanced, intense, more structured, and focused, with good underlying acidity. Shows vibrant red berry, cherry, and spice notes. Excellent. $45.
2010 Terredora di Paolo Greco di Tufo DOCG “Loggia della Serra”
From a single vineyard. Full-bodied, well balanced, with good underlying acidity; lightly mineral, with citrus and stone fruit flavors. Very good+. $19.
2005 Terredora di Paolo Taurasi DOCG “Fatica Contadina”
100% Aglianico. Another single vineyard wine, with some barrique aging. Full-bodied, smooth, tannic, and nicely balanced, with good acidity. Shows aromas/flavors of red berries, earth, minerals, spices, tobacco, some toasty oak, and paprika. Excellent. $30 on sale.