Izway ‘Angelo’ Aglianico 2022

This is a superb example of Aglianico.  Classic varietal acid, tannin profiles frame dark and red fruit laced with savoury spice. Very much a food wine and one that can be enjoyed now or cellared. Aglianico has certainly found a home in the Barossa and for me the Izway Angelo stands as the benchmark. – AWC
“Over the years we have been on the hunt for another red varietal that could match the quality of Mataro, Grenache and Shiraz in the Barossa Valley and settled on planting Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy. The grape has probably exceeded our expectations, and the late ripening at lower alcohol and high natural acid has given us a strong point of difference from the other wines we make.
Angelo is a great mate of mine, a gentleman with a charming amount of crazy. His family has been concreting for generations, and he completed all the work at the winery and cellar door. It seemed appropriate that we named this Aglianico after my favourite Italian/Aussie, Angelo.
Savoury spice and leather flow into red cherry and orange rind, with hints of clove and cinnamon. The hallmark tannin and acid profile of Aglianico is present, but with a depth and richness of texture which is coating and powerful, yet elegant, satiating, and moreish. It has all the elements of a wine that will continue to fascinate for at least the next decade. “ Izway Wines