A well-knit and classy red, with supple, fine-grained tannins and pretty overtones of violet, tar and cedar to the pureed black raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors. Fresh, herb-laced finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,250 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add

A bright red, displays some tension from the gutsy tannins but is overall well-balanced. Offers a savory range of Mediterranean scrub, wild cherry and raspberry, olive and citrus, with a tar-tinged finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 1,666 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add

Very balanced and clean, the 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Alto Vulture Macarico is a darkly saturated and rich wine to pair with stewed or barbecued meats. It offers dense concentration and an important bouquet that is guided by black currant, volcanic ash, pressed red rose petal and licorice root. Less evident are background notes of dark spice and clove. The mouthfeel is velvety and rich. This wine should evolve over the next ten years.

Plum pudding and dried cherry fruit notes are underscored by a subtle streak of smoky minerality. Accents of cured tobacco, black olive and forest floor show on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2022. 520 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add

The 2012 Aglianico del Vulture Alto Vulture Macarico is an extremely mineral-driven wine with delineated layers of pencil shaving, brimstone and graphite. The fruit is dark and brooding, recalling dried blackberry, plum and candied figs. There is little sweetness or softness in the mouth and what exists is immediately overwhelmed by the tannic tightness and firm structure. Like other wines from the Vulture, the finish is driven by dark, ashy tones.