Masseria Frattasi Kapnios Agliancio 2021

This unique Aglianico is made with the appassimento method, similar to the great wines of Amarone di Valpolicella. The grapes go through six separate selections between starting in the vineyard, and then after harvest, and the clusters are then hung up to dry on mats until January. They are then pressed, and the wine ferments for another 3 months and then transferred in April to age for 18 to 24 months in new French oak barrels. Dark inky purple color, with fragrant notes of ripe black cherries, purple plums, and blackberries with hints of smoked wood, dried violets, and lavender. The palate is full-bodied, deeply extracted with smoky black fruit, savory roasted herbs, balanced acidity, and chewy tannins with notes of dark chocolate on a long, warm, and plush finish.