I am continuing with my exploration of less mainstream varieties. Aglianico is a highly regarded grape variety of Southern Italy, mainly grown in Campania. Australian wineries are interested in hot climate varieties for obvious reasons. The After Five Wine Co. is a second label of Purple Hands, focussing on single vineyard wines in the Barossa. The 2021 After Five Wine Co. Aglianico comes from Williamstown, the most southern sub-region of the Barossa Valley.
This wine is black fruited with blackberry and mulberry flavours. The wine has good concentration and is full-bodied. However, I find it somewhat rustic, not very round in the mouth. I taste a sharp edge, based on firm acidity. The tannins are coarse. Obviously, this wine is too young to drink. Some of the rough edges will mellow over time.
Score: 88/0
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