The 2006 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo takes the wine to an even bigger scale, if possible, in terms of color, density and concentration. This was a warm vintage on the Vulture volcano with harvest times that started earlier than average the third week of October. The bouquet is absolutely seamless with interconnected tones of dried cherry, chocolate, spice, volcanic smoke, flint and grilled herb that form a long and compelling aromatic continuum. It's as if Titolo was taken up a notch in intensity in 2006. In the mouth, the wine shows softness and a rich textural fabric that blankets the palate from start to finish. It is drinking beautifully right now. The wine shows both elegance and power. (ML)