Feudi di San Gregorio, "Serpico", Irpinia (Italy) 2003

Deep red.

That wild "lava" thing again (it actually is reminiscent of pumice) on the nose.Then red and blackberry, oregano/basil, and redwood. More open than the 2001, but not deeper. Could smell this all day.

Tight, sawn redwood, initial mouth-impression. Considerably easier, though, than the 2001, and not nearly as packed. Nevertheless, this is a very good intro to Aglianico made in a modern style. But hardly a wine you need to drink soon. I'd give this 5 years in the bottle.

Opened yesterday

Day 4 - Huge lava/redwood nose. Totally idiosyncratic/crazy. Extremely intense and bound up in the mouth - this has toughened up with air. And then some. Drink this with charred lamb fat if you're popping the cork soon.

Gift - $70?