Tombacco Aglianico del Beneventano IGT 750ml

This Aglianico carries the Rinomata Cantina Tombacco label and comes from the Benevento province of Campania, in southern Italy.

It's 100% Aglianico, the great red grape of Campania. It gets daily pump-overs during fermentation, then aging partly in stainless steel and partly in 500-liter tonneaux before the two are blended. It's 14% alcohol.

It's deep ruby with purple glints, cherry and red berries followed by vanilla and spice, and a warm, full-bodied, savory palate of cherry, plum and spice with a long finish.

Against Cusumano Nero d’Avola, Tombacco is firmer and more structured; with grilled steak or sausage, choose the Aglianico.

Serve it at 64 to 68°F; it can age six years or more. Pour it with roasted meats, lasagne, eggplant parmigiana or aged cheeses. Open it a little ahead to let the tannins relax.

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