Acclaim

Dark and understated in the glass. The 2019 Aglianico del Vulture Pian del Cerro blends shaved cedar with dusty stone and dried berry aromas. It’s silky-smooth with cooling acidity and crisply ripe red and black fruits that cascade across a core of brisk acidity. This finishes long, classically dry and structured. A web of fine-grained tannins blankets the senses as licorice and spice notes fade. Very nice. In fact, the only thing I can hold against the Pian del Cerro is the necessary heft of the bottle. Drinking window: 2024 – 2034

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This has aromas of plums, blueberries, violets and rosemary, with a touch of hazelnuts. Medium- to full-bodied, focused and firm, with chalky tannins and a satisfyingly textured finish. Drink or hold.

The nose on this wine brims with red fruit, from cherries to strawberries to raspberries. Savory depth comes from notes of tar, clay and crushed stone. Fruit stays fresh and bright on the palate but with a mint-chocolaty undertone. Punchy heat and tannins boost all flavors. — Danielle Callegari