Country: Italy / Stupor Mundi Riserva
Variety: Aglianico Southern Italy
Winery: Carbone / Aglianico del Vulture
Forest floor, dried aromatic herb, sunbaked soil, new leather, raspberry jam and licorice aromas carry over to the full-bodied palate along with dried cherry and clove. Fine-grained tannins give it a polished texture and firm finish. Drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit.