Salvatore Molettieri, Irpinia Aglianico 'Cinque Querce', 2021

"Five Oaks"—named for the trees growing beside this vineyard in Montemarano, Avellino. Salvatore Molettieri founded his winery in 1983 after four generations of family grape-growing. Won first place at Montemarano Wine Festival four consecutive years (1985-1988). 13 hectares at 500-550 meters on clayey-limestone soil with volcanic lapilli. Four sons now help: Giovanni, the eldest, serves as enologist and agronomist. This Irpinia Aglianico is their "baby Taurasi"—24 months in barriques and large oak.