“The 2021 is pure elegance. Incredibly long finale. Harmonious, refined and structured for a long and glorious evolution. 96/100”

— Eric Guido, Vinous - Antonio Galloni

“Very low yield, up to 3 months of maceration on the skins, Paterico is the evolution of Taurasi: less impactful tannins and richer fruit, with a persuasive balsamic and Mediterranean character.”

— Luciano Ferraro/James Sucklng, 100 best Wine and Wineries of Italy, Corriere della Sera

“Uncompromisingly firm, stately, savoury, ageworthy wines. Think old Conterno or Giacosa or Soldera or Biondi Santi. Sets a new paradigm for Taurasi.”

— John Szabo, Master Sommelier

“Gian Luca Mazzella is the winemaker of the year. Because he created probably the best new high-class red wine.”

— Manfred Klimek

“The best wine I tasted from Italy in 2024. Perfectly balanced, aromatic, precise. A red wine of impeccable beauty.”

— Jens Priewe, Der Feinschmecker

“Gian Luca Mazzella is taking Taurasi to the next level. Following a philosophy similar to that of the iconoclastic Burgundian Lalou Bize-Leroy of Domaine Leroy, his 5 hectares of vineyards produce only 4,500 bottles. It is almost more an essence of Aglianico than a wine.”

— Robin Kick, Master of Wine

“Only two wines in Italy are comparable to Paterico: the Brunello di Montalcino from Case Basse and the Barolo Riserva monfortino from Giovanni Conterno.”

— Weinkenner.de

“Dense, juicy, fine tannins, good essence, delicate acidity. Long. 19/20”

— Hans Martin Gesellmann, Weinzeitung

“Intense and firm but both ripe and fresh and with excellent balance and length. Just what you want from a fine red.”

— Jancis Robinson

“2019 combines density and structure with finesse and acidic-savory tension. Class, rigor and austerity.”

— Alessandro Marra, Slow Wine, Slow Food

“Gian Luca Mazzella shows a little-known side of Taurasi and pushes the boundaries in the region. Inspiring and impressive.”

— Thim Vernooij, Fred Nijuis