Polvanera Puglia Aglianico IGT 2020

An Aglianico from the Gioia del Colle area of Puglia, made by Polvanera and bottled under the Puglia IGT. The grape is better known in neighbouring Basilicata and Campania, but here it gives rich, dynamic wines with real weight. This one is vinified and matured only in steel tanks, which keeps it fruity and velvety, long and enveloping. It is deep purple with ruby highlights. The nose shows blackberry, sour cherry, plum and violet, with liquorice, leather and balsamic resin. The palate is clear and austere, with firm tannins and marked freshness, and a long finish of liquorice and aromatic herbs. It suits roast lamb or kid.