The 2005 Aglianico del Vulture Don Anselmo is a beautifully aged red wine from Basilicata. There is some sediment at the bottom of the bottle; however, the wine still shows the tight tannins that are a natural part of its DNA. Dried fruit is followed by smoke, spice and bacon fat. This year saw a late harvest and fruit remained very tight and compact throughout the growing season.

A concentrated and expressive Aglianico that delivers a core of blackberry and plum skin preserves, mocha, grilled herb and smoke notes wrapped in firm tannins. Hints of mushroom and olive fill the finish. Drink now through 2017. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 15,000 cases made.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Basilicata / Aglianico del Vulture Select to Add

Celebrating 20 years of winemaking tradition, Don Anselmo is a landmark wine that shows the best of the promising, but always overlooked, territory of Basilicata in southern Italy. Redolent of strong sunshine and volcanic soils, the wine is powerful and ripe with dark fruit, spice and mineral aromas. It boasts firm, drying tannins that will age gracefully with more time in the cellar. ——M.L.(6/1/2011)—— 93