"The 2020 Aglianico del Vulture Verbo opens with a darkly alluring blend of crushed blackberries and savory herbs, further complicated by smoke traces. This is deep yet juicy in style. Racy acidity helps enliven its crisp wildberry fruits, and a tinge of sour citrus adds contrast toward the close. This finishes surprisingly fresh yet long, with grippy tannins that tug at the palate as sage and licorice notes taper off." —Vinous