Aglianico

100% Aglianico.  A couple of the tasters thought this bottle reminded them of an Amarone.  Of course, after they pointed that out, I agreed.  ;-)  Deep ruby and purple swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, slight tobacco, char and a hint of mint(?).  Firm tannins.  Nice acidity.  Flavors of black cherries, slight sour cherries, earthiness with slight char.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own and will work with food.  A nice plate of a favorite pasta would be perfect.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  

100% Aglianico.  Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is slightly dusty with black cherries, black raspberries and a touch of char.  Full bodied.  Thick tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, a softer texture.  Complex.  Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries with slight char.  Long finish.  This is drinking well but still on the younger side.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  It is better with food.  Big flavors will work well.  This would go well with Brisket.  

100% Aglianico.  Inky purple in color with some ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with black cherries, raspberries, tar and slight smoke.  Medium to full bodied.  Firm but not over powering tannins.  On the palate, this is tasty if still young.  Flavors of  black cherries and black raspberries with slight char.  Long finish.  This could use a few years in the cellar or give it plenty of airr if drinking soon.  Drink over the next ten to twelve years.  It is very food friendly and will work with hearty meals.  Roasted Butternut Squash would go well.  Great value!

This is 100% Aglianico from Campania, Italy.  Purple in color with some ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, black raspberries, slight anise and smoke/asphalt.  Full bodied.  Nice acidity.  Thick tannins.  On the palate, this is drinking nicely.  Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries with slight smokiness.  Not showing its age at all.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but will be better with food.  This would work well with (vegetarian) Lasagna.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  Nice value.

This is 100% Aglianico from Campania, Italy.  Purple and ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, ash, and slight anise.  Full bodied.  Softer texture than expected.  Complex.  Flavors of black cherries with some ash and anise.  Good acidity.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but will be better with food.  This will work well with meat dishes but also eggplants.  Still not yet at peak so if drinking soon, give it some air.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  

This is a blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso from Compagna, Italy.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is big and open with black raspberries, black cherries, char/ash and a touch of spice.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is in a great spot.  Close to peak at age 16.  Complex and deep but also lush fruit and "hedonistic".  Long finish.  This is wonderful on its own and will work with may foods.  It would go nice with Lasagna.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  

This is made from the Aglianico grape in the arch of the boot in Italy.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is deep with black cherries, plums, spice, char and slight anise.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Well balance.  Nice texture.  On the palate, this is tasty with black cherries and plums over some spice and smoke.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work very well with most foods (not seafood).  It went great with a Margherita Pizza.  Drink over the next eight to fifteen years.  

Italy has so many great women winemaker's and this is another one.  Made from the Aglianico grape in Italy's boot.  Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, forest floor and slight spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good balance and acidity.  On the palate, nice texture.  Flavors of black cherries, chocolate, spice and slight earthiness.  Great finish.  This is great on its own but even better with food.  It would work well with Pasta with Beef but also a Cheesy Pizza.  Drink over the next six to ten years.