Thanks to the investigative work of Francesco Paolo Avallone of Villa Matilda, the Falerno of classic history lives again. Now, as then, the grapes are Aglianico and Piedirosso. In this offering, the bouquet is deep cherry and chocolate with barrique oak off in the distance. The medium body and fine balance lead to a smooth mouthfeel and long finish featuring cherry, oak and earth.——M.N.(9/1/2001)—— 88