Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo Castel del Monte Aglianico 2017

The 2017 Aglianico Bocca di Lupo opens slow, but it is worth waiting for, as time in the glass unlocks a delicate display of wild blackberry and currant, complemented by rosy florals and a hint of smoke. Its silky textures wash across the palate, carrying mineral-tinged black fruits and savory spices, while beneath, a coating of grippy tannin takes hold. This finishes youthfully structured and poised, yet it’s also packed full of tart wild berries laced with blue florals. The 2017 is already quite pleasurable today, but it should excel after only another year or two of cellaring. Drinking window: 2023-2029. Score – 92. (Eric Guido, vinous.com, July 8, 2021)