This is an estate where the dominant red grape utilized is Aglianico. The attractively priced 1999 Falerno del Massico exhibits a deep ruby color as well as a big, sweet nose of chocolate-covered black cherries, plums, spice, and dried herbs. Drink this medium-bodied red over the next 2-3 years. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Jammy aromas, with hints of tobacco and smoke. Full-bodied, soft and round, with lots of peppery, fruity character, round tannins and a caressing finish. Needs a bit more of a tannin backbone to be outstanding, but it's delicious. Drink now through 2004. 15,000 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / South / Falerno del Massico Select to Add