This is from the "arch" of the Italian boot area and made from the Aglianico grape. It is possibly the best wine from this area but it does take a long time to mature. At 19 years from vintage, this wine is now in a great place. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, leather, cigar box, and dust. On the palate, it does show some age but plenty of fresh cherries and black cherries as well over a dry earthy, tobacco quality. Good acidity, this goes quite well with food. Nice finish. It was decanted for sediment and continued to improve for an hour before leveling off. No hurry, this wine will continue at this level for another ten years. If however, your tastes lean toward younger wines, this may not be for you.