A rustic, medium-bodied version, with chewy tannins and flavors of herbed olive, smoke and citrus peel. Piedirosso and Aglianico. Drink now. 3,300 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Select to Add

A smoky bass note is layered with ripe black raspberry fruit and herbed olive accents in this balanced, light- to medium-bodied red. Offers a subtly juicy finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Select to Add

An herbaceous, medium-bodied red, with black cherry syrup and smoke notes layered with chewy tannins that clamp down a bit on the finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Select to Add

The 2010 Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Piedirosso, Aglianico) is a dark, beefy wine loaded with varietal and regional character. Smoke, bacon fat, licorice and ash are some of the nuances that flow from this nicely delineated red. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; tel. (630) 422-1119

The 2009 Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Piedirosso, Aglianico) screams with character. A blast of tar, earthiness, game and smoke leads to ripe wild cherries and herbs. The wine gains richness and juiciness in the glass, but always remains a touch rustic. Still, with hearty fare the Lacrima Cristi will provide superb drinking. It is a fabulous value. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119