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Cantina di Venosa 1997 Carato Venusio Aglianico (Aglianico del Vulture)

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Price $18

For an older wine, this is fresh, lively and isn’t even close to folding. In fact, it’s coming along perfectly and still requires either sturdy food or another few years on its side. That said, it features a pristine black-fruit nose, delicious berry fruit, and a hard, starching finish with dynamite tannins. It’s a touch like nails at the very back end, but like we… — M.S. (12/15/2003)

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Cantina di Venosa 2008 Terre di Orazio Aglianico (Aglianico del Vulture)

Price $22

Terre di Orazio offers a compact, subtle expression of Aglianico that seems to be holding back. The aromas are subtle, with just the right intensity of fruit and spice. — M.L. (2/1/2013)

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Cantina di Venosa 2008 Vignali Aglianico (Aglianico del Vulture)

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Price $15

Perfect for grilled or roasted meat dishes, this is a well-priced and approachable Aglianico-based wine, with soft tones of ripe fruit and tobacco. The finish is clean and tight, with medium intensity. — M.L. (2/1/2013)

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Cantina di Venosa 2011 Terre di Orazio Dry Moscato (Basilicata)

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Price $18

This dry expression of Moscato from southern Italy opens with fragrant tones of white flower, peach and honey. It shows some roundness on the palate, capped by fresh acidity. — M.L. (2/1/2013)

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Cantina di Venosa 2003 Terre di Orazio Aglianico (Aglianico del Vulture)

Price $12

This is a very fragrant wine named after Latin poet Horace that delivers vibrant tones of blackberry, prunes, plums, freshly milled peppercorn and black volcanic soil. It has rock solid tannins and is a bit gritty in texture suggesting a pairing with succulent foods, such as grilled steak. — M.L. (11/15/2007)

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Cantina di Venosa 2005 Terre di Orazio Dry Muscat (Basilicata)

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Price $10

Basilicata, the “arch” of the boot of Italy, is one of the country’s most fascinating and little-known regions. Insular, superstitious and rustic, it is also a territory deeply linked to its wine growing traditions. Here’s an openly aromatic white with soapy floral notes and flavors of dried apricot and honey. You’d think it was a dessert wine, but its not. — M.L. (11/15/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Carato Venusio Terre di Orazio Terre di Orazio Dry Vignali

Most Reviewed Varietals

Aglianico Moscato Muscat

2010 W.H. Smith

How can a wine be softly appealing and yet brisk in acidity at the same…

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