The 1998 Ramitello (a blend of 70% Prugnolo and 30% Aglianico) reveals some of the rusticity these wines possessed prior to the hiring of Riccardo Cotarella. It possesses chunky, dusty, berry fruit, medium body, and notions of leather and old wood. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.
A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620