538. Regio Cantina, Aglianico del Vulture Solagna, 2005

£8.50; 13.5%

Picked up on sale from Lay & Wheeler as Drunk Girl wine. And a good shout too! Deep ruby and black core. Smoky, roasted berry fruit that, remarkably, smells like volcanic wine should! Intense, slightly spicy. On the palate, ripe spicy, savoury fruit with smoky notes. Medium, ripe tannins, with medium acidity to bring balance. Warming, but not unbalanced alcohol. Medium+ length