As we get closer to winter, I’ve been turning to the south of Italy, looking for some “comfort wines” as they call them. Below are two examples of Aglianico from Basilicate that I recently enjoyed with roasted lamb. Aglianico is sometimes referred to as “the Barolo of the South” because it is capable of yielding wines of power and complexity. Usually, these wines are not intended to be enjoyed in their youth, but the two wines below are more approachable when young.
| Bisceglia Terra di Vulcano Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2006 $14.99 Dark ruby in color, with a forward nose of cherry and red berries, this wine is light to medium bodied. It’s full of ripe-cherry and plum flavors complemented by burnt-sugar notes. Persistent on the palate. it finishes nicely with sweet spice notes. This wine sees no wood aging. Great with roasted meats or rich baked pastas. |
Bisceglia Terra di Vulcano Aglianico |
| D’Angelo Sacravite Aglianico Basilicata IGT 2006 $17.99 Opaque garnet in color, with licorice, pine, and beefy aromas, this wine is full bodied and smooth. Well structured and not overly extracted, it delivers dry, tart plum and berry flavors followed by a lingering crushed-black-pepper finish. Again, perfect for a roast leg of lamb or lasagna al forno. |
D'Angelo Sacravite Aglianico |
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