Paternoster Rotondo Aglianico del Vulture 2015

A powerful Basilicata Aglianico with violet, rose, wild berry, raspberry preserve, licorice, crushed stone, and savory spice. Concentrated yet lively, it combines firm tannins with vibrant acidity, refined oak, and a persistent mineral finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with roasted lamb, grilled steak, braised beef, wild game, hearty pasta, roasted vegetables, or aged cheeses.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Heady tones of violet and rose ride over a dense wild-berry core in this wine sourced from the contrada Rotondo near the town of Barile. The medium-bodied palate is driven by lots of tangy crushed stone energy, with tightly coiled red fruit hiding behind it all. There's a real sense of hidden power to this wine, which needs time to unwind. Drink 2022–2030. Alexander Peartree

91 Points - Wine Spectator

A fresh, firm and densely knit red, offering an up-front waft of warm brown bread, ground pink peppercorn and anise. This full-bodied version opens in the glass, revealing aromatic hints of violet and marjoram that accent the ripe mulberry fruit, iron-laced mineral and dried fig flavors as they echo on the supple finish. Best from 2022 through 2029. 550 cases made, 100 cases imported.

90 Points - James Suckling