Cantavitae – Pure del Duco 2019 , Aglianico – IGP

Beautiful and gourmand nose, rich and offering density as well as a certain creaminess. It reveals notes of roasted cherry, crushed/creamy blackcurrant and small notes of balsamic associated with touches of crushed small red fruits, crushed plum as well as slight hints of local dry soil, vanilla and a discreet hint of fresh pepper. A fine iodized side. The palate is fruity and offers creaminess, a certain gourmandize, an acidulous frame, precision, tension, a beautiful matter, balance as well as a beautiful acidulous/iodized minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, roasted cherry and small notes of roasted small fruits associated with touches of crushed blueberry, vanilla as well as hints of racy minerality, toast and a subtle hint of chocolate / toasted almond (in the background). A subtle almost sage hint in the background. Tannins are soft and elegant. Sapidity and a small softness on the finish/persistence.