D'Angelo

The nose features aromas of black plum and pomegranate, plus balancing savory notes of pepper, warm earth and cured meat. The palate is more fruit-forward, before a slightly bitter, almost medicinal finish. Tannins are fierce and acid is absolutely scorching.

The D’Angelo winery sits just to the East of Monte Vulture, an enormous extinct volcano. Monte Vulture towers over the region and its eruption provided the volcanic soils for which the region is known. D’Angelo’s Aglianico del Vulture is an excellent food-friendly red featuring notes recalling tobacco leaf, blackberry, red cherry, wild strawberry, potting soil, and leather. While Aglianico can age, D’Angelo recommends enjoying this wine in its youth. This bottle is perfect for steak or other rich red meat.