24 Carati' Aglianico del Taburno

'24 Carati' Aglianico del Taburno DOCG 2018 is a 100% Aglianico red from Campania in southern Italy, in a 3 litre bottle. The grapes grow at 400 m on limestone and clay around Torrecuso, in the Taburno-Camposauro Regional Park. After about 20 days on the skins, it ages 24 months in wood and 6 more in bottle. Expect deep ruby, cherry, plum, violet and tobacco, then a full, deep palate with soft tannins and a long finish. Open it 40 minutes ahead and serve with red meat. Delivered across Ontario.

The vineyards

100% Aglianico on hilly limestone-clay soils at 400 m in Torrecuso, inside the Taburno-Camposauro Regional Park. The vines average 20 years old, are trellised, yield 70 quintals per hectare and are picked at the end of October.

How it's made

The grapes are hand-picked into crates, destemmed and gently pressed, then macerated with pump-overs for about 20 days and fermented in temperature-controlled steel. The wine ages 24 months in wood and a further 6 months in bottle.

How it tastes

A very intense ruby red. The nose is fruity and spicy, with cherry, plum, violet and tobacco. The palate is balanced, deep and full, closing on soft tannins and great length.

How to serve it

Pair it with red meats and hearty meat dishes. Open it 40 minutes ahead and serve at 18°C in a large tulip glass.