Country: Italy / Le Vigne a Capanno
Variety: Aglianico Southern Italy
Winery: Tenuta del Portale / Aglianico del Vulture
This offers just about the biggest, boldest aroma and taste profile you will ever find in an Italian red. The correct food pairing is essential (rare prime rib or aged cheeses) because of the firm, dusty nature of the tannins. The finish shows crushed stone and powdered black licorice.