A deep, plush, full-bodied red, with dense tannins that are well-meshed to flavors of black cherry pâte de fruit, olive paste, cured tobacco, spice box, iron and graphite. Big and brooding, this nonetheless maintains a sense of elegance throughout. Best from 2022 through 2032. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

The 2012 Irpinia Aglianico Cinque Querce would make a good pairing partner to pork roll stuffed with garlic and sage. This is a juicy and succulent red wine with bright aromas of dried cherry, leather and cured meat. The wine's personality it slightly wild and untamed, but it ultimately delivers balance on the finish.