The 2001 Pregio del Conte mixes Montepulciano with Aglianico, and this is, to my knowledge, as far north as this outstanding southern Italian grape ever gets. A blast of smoky, tarry, plum and raspberry fruit on the nose, its dense, concentrated, and potent flavors, richly tannic but with much velvet as well, represent something quite original on the central Italian scene and much worth developing in warm areas where Aglianico can be ripened. Drink: 2006-2018. Importer: Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620