Aglianico is the money grape of Campania, where it produces long-lived red wines famous for their hard tannins. It usually takes years for these wines to come around, but this very young Aglianico shows signs of early drinkability. The tannins are firm but not unmanageable and they allow the pretty cherry notes to shine. A hint of sweet tobacco provides additional complexity of aroma. A steal at the price. Drink now or hold. A platinum award-winner at the 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Feudo Ducale, Beneventano IGT (Campania, Italy) Aglianico 2017
By Robert Whitley