The 2009 Aglianico del Vulture Il Repertorio is laced with dark cherries, licorice, smoke, incense, tobacco and grilled herbs. Sweet floral notes add lift on the hugely attractive finish. In 2009, the Repertorio is relatively laid-back compared to some of the more recent releases, but it is quite beautiful all the same. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Cantina del Notaio has made a name for itself with rich, textured wines that bear the signature of longtime winemaker Luigi Moio, one of the most celebrated and influential oenologists in southern Italy. Today’s wines are a bit more restrained than they have been in the past, a positive development given that this fruit really needs little to shine. All of the wines are named after stages in the Italian legal process. Importer: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

Wild at heart, with aromatic garrigue, sandalwood and spice notes accenting the core of fresh wild berry fruit, leading to a lightly chewy finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add