Forty nine varietals came upon me pretty fast. Excited to get to fifty I grab for a bottle of Aglianico Del Vulture. This wine earns the "Vulture" extension due to the area in which it is grown . On your map you will find it near Italy's ankle in an area surrounding a large dormant volcano.This wine stopped me in my tracks. I spent $10.50 on a bottle that tastes like a $40+ Barolo. First sip was a little rough around the edges but it was evident that this wine has class. Nice tannins and excellent fruit, it got better and better the longer it sat open. Twenty four hours later it is still vibrant. I think this a grape with some real aging potential and easily ranks as one of the best in this quest.
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