PONTEROTTO

Aglianico from PONTEROTTO offers dark fruit flavors with firm tannin and high acidity, reflecting the grape's volcanic-earth depth. As a powerful southern Italian red grape, Aglianico is often linked to ancient viticulture but has gained modern acclaim for its deeply structured wines from places like Taurasi and Vulture in Campania and Basilicata. Expect robust black cherry, plum, and berry notes along with savory herbs, smoke, leather, earth, licorice, and sometimes iron-like mineral notes. With thoughtful winemaking and time to develop, these wines can be both imposing when young and polished over the years, making them a serious pairing for rich foods like lamb, beef, and grilled meats.