The 2008 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo represents what many consider to be one of the best vintages on the Vulture volcano. In fact, this wine still boasts its youthfulness and shows few signs of age or slowing down. The bouquet is timid and closed initially. Like the spectacular 2004 vintage, you need to give it the times it needs to fully open. Dark fruit, spice, leather, balsam herb and crushed mineral rise to attention. The mouthfeel is extremely elegant and long with a bright mineral personality that renders a feeling of extreme sharpness and focus. This gorgeous wine promises a long aging evolution ahead. It has only just begun its journey.

Full ruby with a pale rim. Pungent notes of bay leaf, incense, camphor and juniper complicate very deep, pure aromas of red cherry and raspberry. Rich, dense and suave in the mouth, with a strong mineral underpinning and lively acidity extending the refined, ripe red cherry, anise and graphite flavors through an extremely long, juicy back end. This gorgeous wine is still quite young and should age beautifully. Incidentally, this was the last year in which the Titolo was aged for a year in 100% new oak barriques.