Starsa – 2013; Tenuta del Portale; Potenza, Italy

Sourced from Basilicata IGT, this Old World Aglianico (ah-lee-ah-nee-ko...in case you need help pronouncing) is a great way to help calibrate your old-world palate. Just seven years, and yet there is still a deep rich garnet color to this wine. On the nose, you will discern mostly herbal and cherry notes.  For your first taste, you will be complimented with blackberry, oregano and a touch of licorice.  Bold…yes, earthy…. most definitely.  Moderate tannins will round out the finish of this dry wine’s profile.   There is still lots of character in this wine and if you still have bottles in your cellar or find some on the shelf, they should last for many years of enjoyment to come. Cin Cin!

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