Villa Matilde 2004 Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni (Aglianico del Beneventano)

Country: Italy / Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni
Variety: Aglianico Southern Italy
Winery: Villa Matilde / Aglianico del Beneventano

Fruity aromas of blackberry and red forest fruit take a back seat to penetrating oak-driven notes of cedar and vanilla, although the end result is not unbalanced. You’ll also detect hints of asphalt, licorice and plum delivered over smoky, dusty tannins and long persistency.