Aglianico: A Southern star

This wine is produced in the lower reaches of the Italian boot.

Produced in the lower reaches of the Italian boot, aglianico is often condescendingly called “the Barolo of the South,” said Eric Asimov in The New York Times. That’s unfair, because while aglianico resembles Piedmont’s grand reds, it’s no pale imitation. Fine aglianicos are “structured and earthy,” but “lively enough to refresh.”

2008 Antonio Caggiano Taurasi Macchia dei Goti ($52). This “beautifully balanced,” relatively delicate aglianico will age well but is “lovely” for drinking right now.

Subscribe to The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/jacafc5zvs1692883516.jpg

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up