”A warmer year like this seems to have proven beneficial to this sturdy, ferruginous and late-ripening variety a wonderful one, from Italy's Campania region where it is known as the 'Barolo of the south'. Make no mistake, it is as emblematic of our vinous future as grenache, despite being a relative arriviste. If you like savoury wines laden with dried tobacco, graphite, black cherry and licorice, harnessed by tannins of mettle and stridency like few others, here's your ticket to ride!”