A first go ‘round with this variety by winemaker Rusty Folena just expands my respect for him. Black fruit liveliness dances with touches of smoke, faint herb and earthy minerality in a perfectly dry package that is built for food. Red fruit comes forward in the finish and lingers long in mouthwatering fashion. Bravo!
Noceto, Shenandoah Valley (California) Aglianico 2014
By Rich Cook