Castellore, Specially Selected Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata, Italy 2020

This hearty, warming red is not one of Aldi's new range, but the benefit of an extra year in (the unnecessarily heavy) bottle has softened the chewy tannins. Inky, opulent black berries and cherries flood the nose and lengthy palate, infused with smoky minerals. A smart bottle that would make a great gift.