The 2010 Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Piedirosso, Aglianico) is a dark, beefy wine loaded with varietal and regional character. Smoke, bacon fat, licorice and ash are some of the nuances that flow from this nicely delineated red. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; tel. (630) 422-1119