Mustilli Sannio Aglianico 2021

The Mustilli family has been in the Sannio region of Campania since the 16th century. Best known in winemaking circles as the first people to bottle a pure Falanghina in the 1970s, the Mustilli domaine is run today by the sisters Anna Chiara and Paola. Vineyards are farmed organically, and the wines are treated with a light touch – no new oak, and relatively low alcohols, to make wines with the best balance. This edition of the Aglianico strikes a compelling balance, with both the spice and strong soil signature this grape always offers, and a rare sort of freshness and aromatic complexity thanks to the lack of oak signature. Aromas of raspberry, tangerine, smoky basalt, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper lead into a quaffable palate of fresh red berries and iron-rich soil with a touch of citrus on the finish. Medium bodied, with chalky tannins and acidity that keeps the fruit fresh and clear throughout. This is a charming pair for cheese plates and powerfully seasoned meats.