Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico

Vesevo has turned in an impeccable performance with their 2010 Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico. Although Beneventano Aglianico is always one of this inspiring winery’s finest wines, the folks at Vesevo have truly outdone themselves with their latest release. Born on the hills of Italy’s scenic Campania, the 2010 Vesevo Beneventano truly accentuates the seductive side of Aglianico. Vesevo’s Aglianico embodies all of the elements that make the ancient Aglianico varietal so appealing: the savory scents and flavors of ripe red cherries, plump black fruits, and deep down earth and spice tones that seem to spring from the very marrow of the wine and the very good earth of Campania. Happily, this graceful Aglianico comes across as beautifully balanced, too, as it glides across the palate with plenty of lush juicy flavors. Furthermore, ample tannic structure and a deft touch of oak skillfully frame the wine’s fruit and earth tones, without imbuing a hard edge to the finish. This is a wine made for pleasurable drinking from the moment it is poured. Nevertheless, we suggest affording the 2010 Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico 15-20 minutes of aeration. You can also be assured that in spite of its early drinkability, this Vesevo Aglianico will most assuredly develop further depth and complexity with another year or two in the bottle.