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

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