2021 "Scarpatta" Aglianico | San Benito County

This unusual Aglianico leads with flavors of old-fashioned raspberry jam and black pepper, opening into a delightfully light body tinged with sea salt, and ending with a crisp finish with little astringent metallicity. A perfect complement to heavier, meatier seafood with stronger flavors.

Asian pairings include brined ikura, fish head curry, sambal stingray, or chili crab. Western pairings include grilled or canned octopus, and meaty fish such as cod or halibut.