This producer is a serious contender for my vote as winery of the year. This relatively affordable rendering of Aglianico shows lots of fascinatingly rustic character, and is very promising at this point in its development, though still pretty rough-hewn at this stage and in need of a bit more time in bottle. Dark berry fruit is firmly structured with tart acidity and lots of grippy tannin, so pair this with meat dishes or ages cheeses.
Terredora Di Paolo, Campania IGT (Campania, Italy) Aglianico 2008
By Michael Franz