Tormaresca Aglianico Bocca di Lupo 2019 750ml

Dark and earthy from the first tilt of the glass, the 2019 Aglianico Bocca di Lupo smolders up with a blend of crushed ashen stone, blackberries, blood orange and smoke. It’s silky and elegant on the palate. Saline minerals underscore polished red and black fruits, all motivated by a core of brisk acidity. This tapers off with tremendous length and concentration. Regal tannins resonate as savory herbal nuances slowly fade. With such refinement, the 2019 is a fantastic example of Apulian Aglianico.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Puglia
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Aglianico

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.