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...deftly balances ripeness and minerality... Endowed with notable clarity and precision, the Sigillo impresses for its superb harmony and class. Super-ripe red cherries, sage, rosemary, earthiness, licorice and leather are just some of the nuances that flow from this sumptuous Aglianico.
Complex nose melds ripe red cherry, plums macerated in alcohol, licorice, tar, ink, dried herbs and sweet balsamic oak. Sweet, concentrated and nicely fresh, with flavors of red berries, licorice, mocha, smoke and balsamic vinegar. Harmonious acidity keeps this very big, ripe wine from coming off as flabby or cloying, and huge, smooth tannins provide backbone and support. Finishes long and magically mouthcoating...