Re Manfredi 2007 Aglianico del Vulture, Italy ($19.99, #194159

If you’re looking for a wine off the beaten path, consider this gutsy red from the Basilicata region, southern Italy. As the name describes, this wine is produced from Aglianico grapes grown in the volcanic soils of Vulture. This lateripening grape is known for creating full-bodied, rich wines that can come across harsh when young. But with five years behind it, the Re Manfredi is still bold and strong with nuances of plum, earth, and spice. It’s velvety but gruff along the edges—like Scarlett Johansen’s voice—and just as captivating.

Bottom line: A- “Alluring Aglianico.”