The 2001 Aglianico del Vulture La Firma is, as always, the richer of the two, riper, sweeter, and more expansive on the nose, more ample and concentrated on the palate with elegant tannins and an inner core of strength that suggests that the wine, already approachable, will still be drinking well in 2015.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411