The Aglianico Irpinia Tari doesn’t hold anything back in 2008, and that may be an understatement. This is a dark, brooding Tari loaded with wild cherries, earthiness, licorice, leather and tobacco. There is impressive richness and concentration in the glass, yet elements of rusticity detract from the overall balance. This is a bit of an awkward showing for the Tari, which leads me to believe the wine may still be recovering from its recent bottling. Two bottles tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Caggiano is one of Campania’s leading producers. The strengths here are the reds, which are some of the most up-front, immediate Aglianicos readers are likely to come across.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119