2021 Capolino Perlingieri "Brizio" Aglianico

Alexia Capolino Perlingieri is a third generation winemaker based in the Sannio area of Campania, Italy. In 2003, she decided to leave her career as an investment banker in Milan to take up the family trade. Unfortunately, by that time, her family winery had closed due to her father’s death and mother’s health problems. So, her career pivot took on a more herculean bent as she started from scratch; buying new land, replanting old vineyards and building a modern cellar. She now presides over a 40 hectare estate, growing wheat, grapes and olive trees with all farming being certified organic. We’re featuring her “Brizio” red, which is named in tribute to her great-great grandmother Carolina Brizio. It’s a softer, juicier rendering of the aglianico grape than you may be accustomed to (you won’t find leathery dark fruit or burly tannins here). “Brizio” is aged and fermented in stainless steel which keeps things fresh and light. Pizza and pasta are a natural pairing but this one’s also easygoing enough for a charcuterie board or aperitif.