The 1998 Rubrato made from 100% Aglianico, is a very good wine. It possesses black cherry/blackberry fruit with earth, licorice, and smoke in the background. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and pure, with a nicely-textured mid-palate and finish, it should drink well for 4-5 years.
A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620