Donato D’Angelo Aglianico del Vulture 2017
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One hundred percent Aglianico grown in the central southern Italian region of Basilicata at around 500m elevation in vineyards averaging around 50 years of age. Overperforming all its varietal touch-points, the first perfumed impressions tumble together; top notes of dark rose petal and rubbed kitchen herbs, with background auto suggestions (or real) of crushed volcanic rocks. Brilliant, bright red raspberry fruit flavours follow, then the grape’s natural chalky to gravelly tannins that are generous enough to allow, with every sip, wave after wave of those fragrances and echoing fresh fruit acidity. Rusticity, earthy yet incredibly expressive. A genuine drinking pleasure.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
