Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT 2011 3 L Galardi

The 2011 Roccamonfina Aglianico Gladius is 85% Aglianico and 15% Piedirosso from a high-density vineyard some 300 meters above sea level. The wine is thick and penetrating with a deep color and dark aromas of plum, spice, tar and smoke. This vintage presents a sense of balance and fullness that lingers long on the palate. A firm tannic backbone and evident acidity gives the wine plenty of aging potential. Gladius is a great surprise from the Roccamonfina area.

Complex aromas of blackberry, stones, cracked black pepper and tar. Full body with soft, round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Soulful and refined from this estate. This is a magical wine from Southern Italy.

There's drive to this well-meshed, sanguine red, offering flavors of herbs, dried currant, iron and black olive that are deftly layered with sinewy tannins and balancing acidity. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.

(a blend of aglianico and piedirosso): Good full ruby. Ripe red cherry, dark plum, licorice, coffee and spicy oak on the nose. Sweet, plush and very ripe, with plum, truffle and milk chocolate flavors framed by adequate acidity. Complex wine with youthfully chewy, building tannins and excellent breadth. In a riper style than some past vintages.