2006 Tenuta del Portal Aglianico Starsa Basilicata IGT

Ruby red. A solid introduction to Aglianico. Surprisingly fruity nose with red fruit, cherry, plums, and strawberry. Hints of coffee, sweet tobacco, baked earth, anise, and wild herbs. Pleasant and easy in the mouth, with dry, dusty tannin although lacks depth and concentration. A great buy for the price.

This is a bottle picked up to keep the total cost per bottle average down during a recent wine buying spree. Really, it's a great way to trick the mind into buying more wine, and at the same time feel great about 'saving money.' Definitely give this a try. Everyone needs to drink more wine, right?

$12

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