Villa Raiano Aglianico Campania 2023 is a cracking southern Italian red from the hills of Campania, delivering all the dark, volcanic charm of Aglianico in a friendly, weeknight‑ready style. Villa Raiano Aglianico Campania 2023 packs serious personality into the glass without needing years in the cellar.

You get mulberry, blackberry and wild plum with bitter cherry, cocoa and a twist of tobacco, layered with dried rose, Mediterranean herbs and a subtle smoky, volcanic edge. The palate is medium to full‑bodied, warm and savoury, showing ripe dark fruits and spice over firm but ripe tannins and bright acidity, finishing dry, chewy and deeply satisfying with food.

It’s made for rustic Italian fare – think wood‑fired pizza with spicy salami, rich tomato ragù, slow‑braised lamb shanks, grilled sausages or steak, eggplant parmigiana and aged pecorino. A quick decant and serving it just below room temperature really lets it hit its stride at the table