Firmly tannic with deep, dark flavors and woodsy notes, this is a rustic wine that nonetheless exudes class and sophistication. Made primarily with Aglianico grapes, it is very much a food wine, as the tannins may well seem too astringent if sipped on its own. But paired with braised meats or heady winter-weight stews, it will shine brightly.
Nativ, Taurasi (Campania, Italy) 2010
By Paul Lukacs