Terredora di Paolo Aglianico 2010

Aglianico is southern Italy’s noblest varietal, and it achieves its greatest expression on Campania’s volcanic soils east of Naples. Terredora’s Aglianico IGT begins with a transparent amber-rimmed ruby color and deep aromas of baked plums, tobacco, brown spices and smoky terroir. On the palate, Aglianico’s rich expressions of ripe plums and spicy black cherries are infused with the piquant volcanic soils of the region. Ripe and suave on the entry, the wine then offers aromatic notes of cloves, menthol, cinnamon bark, bitter orange, tar and fruitwood smoke. On its long, soil-driven finish the wine’s fruit expressions merge seamlessly to firm tannins, leather and a classic reprise of smoky volcanic soil. Fantastic served with pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, rich lasagna, grilled eggplant, and roast lamb or goat. Enjoy now or over the coming five years.

A December 2012 Newsletter selection.