Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico Irpinia - 2016 (750ml) Joel December 25 and cassis intermixed with camphor

and cassis intermixed with camphor and new wood

only 300-400 cases are produced

Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoring card of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years

Fine grapes are blended with Midwestern grains to make a perfectly balanced straight vodka with a slightly fruity note

A struggle for control among the founders’ heirs kept the brand out of the market for decades

Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico Irpinia - 2016 (750ml) Joel December 25 and cassis intermixed with camphor94 points Wine Enthusiast The savory nose features the weathered sophistication of leather, cigars, soil and pepper, while undertones of oregano, tomatoes and cherries provide a burst of energy. On the brighter palate, the cherry element is emphasized by raspberries, but a savory balance persists. Acid crackles around gleaming yet firm tannins. Danielle Callegari 93 points Wine Spectator Firm and minerally, with a core of fine, dense tannins wrapped