Showing a bold garnet color, the 2011 Aglianico del Vulture Teodosio is extra soft and layered. This is a more immediate expression of one of the Italian wines best known for its long aging capacity. Sweet tannins are followed by sweet tobacco, new leather, ripe fruit, blackberry preserves, cola and licorice. This is a lovely expression that will show its best side within the next five years or so. Because of the heat of the vintage, I would expect a shorter drinking window compared to wines made in cooler years.

Tar and dried herb notes on the nose underscore creamed cherry, fig cake, star anise and candied orange zest in this medium-bodied red, with plush tannins. Firms up a bit on the fresh finish. Drink now through 2021. 2,500 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add