The 2005 Aglianico Raiano offers up red fruits, smoke, spices, cured meats and earthiness in an accessible, easygoing style. This soft, generous Aglianico reveals notable freshness and balance. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Villa Raiano makes a wide variety of wines, but I only found a handful that merit close attention. The reds are markedly better than the whites, but this is an estate that is still searching for a consistent house style.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

The 2003 Irpinia Aglianico Raiano is a beautiful, harmonious offering. Nothing in particular stands out, and some readers might prefer a little more varietal definition, yet the wine possesses superb balance in a round style that is unusual for Aglianico at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Villa Raiano makes a wide variety of wines, but I only found a handful that merit close attention. The reds are markedly better than the whites, but this is an estate that is still searching for a consistent house style. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907