A big, rustic Aglianico, with a very roasted nose/flavor profile and a broad texture.Completely saturated black black ruby. Low-toned and woodsy/brambly on the nose, with very dark blackberry fruit, and dark baker's chocolate and scorched earth. Bone dry in the mouth, with very minerally-tinged cassis fruit, with pungent roasted herbs abounding. Loads of medium-fine-grained tannins coat the mouth. Good acidity, and full-body too, so the balance is nice. It's just that the flavor profile is kinda rustic. B for now, but it might soften and improve over the next 2-3 years. I got this while eating at Pupatella pizzeria in Arlington (which makes amazing true Napolitana pizzas and fritture), and then took the rest home. Imported by Michael R. Downey Selections, Lorton, VA.
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