La Quercia Aglianico 2022

100% Aglianico

From the master of Montepulciano, Antonio Lamona delivers his signature combination of power and finesse with one of the most difficult varietals of all: Aglianico.  La Quercia is an uncertified organic estate, and this wine, harvested from a single cru owned by the family in Puglia, really delivers. With the classic ripe plum and spice notes this varietal is known for, it is a rare opportunity to taste Aglianico in a fresh, immediate style. Setting it apart from Aglianico elsewhere in Italy’s south are notes of approachable, sweet tobacco and soft, deftly managed tannins.   A rich garnet hue gives way to a juicy palate bursting with very ripe dark berries.  Look for black plum, blackberry, and sweet tobacco.  There is just enough acidity to balance out the jammy fruit and the tannins slowly build with subsequent sips.  1323% ABV