Mirroring the hot vintage, the 2011 Irpinia Aglianico opens to ripe cherry and raspberry tones that are soft and sweet. They are not excessively jammy and this is a testament to the careful work executed in the vineyard. In fact, the mouthfeel shows a good level of freshness and acidity that brings the opulence of the bouquet into better focus and balance. Vineyards are located 450 meters above sea level and those higher altitudes have helped to maintain the general integrity of this opulent Aglianico.