Richly smoky, this dense red layers grippy tannins with brooding notes of olive tapenade, fig paste, grilled herb, iron and black licorice. Delivers a lasting, aromatic finish. Aglianico and PIedirosso. Drink now through 2019. 2,000 cases made, 550 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Falerno del Massico Select to Add

A rustic, chewy red, with medicinal herb, tobacco and underbrush notes accenting the moderate wild berry fruit. Aglianico and Pedirosso. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Falerno del Massico Select to Add

The 2009 Falerno del Massico wafts from the glass with sweet red cherries, crushed flowers, licorice and tobacco. A bit fleeting today, this soft, forward wine gives the impression of being best suited to near-term drinking. The 2009 is 85% Aglianico and 15% Piedirosso. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Masseria Felicia is one of the most intriguing wineries in one of the regions of Southern Italy with the richest history, Campania. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

The 2008 Falerno del Massico Rosso is a texturally brilliant wine made from the estate's younger vines. Sweet red cherries and flowers are some of the nuances that flow from the glass. This is a beautifully integrated, harmonious wine full of personality. Readers who appreciate more tertiary characteristic may want to cellar the Rosso for an additional year or two. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907