Montevetrano Core Rosso 2019 750ml

This has an attractive nose of blackberries, olives, charcuterie, peppercorns and cloves. Some iodine and lemon zest. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, spread evenly across the palate, layered with fresh dark fruit and peppery spice notes. Drink or hold.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Campania
• 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.