The estate’s 2010 Aglianico del Molise Contado is another wine loaded with personality. Scorched earth, tobacco, incense and smoke are some of the many notes that wrap around a core of intense fruit. Dense, rich and powerful the 2010 should continue to drink well for a number of years. An authoritative finish rounds things out in style in this powerful, striking Aglianico. Di Majo Norante’s Aglianico has to be one of the very best values in Italian wine. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. I was totally struck by the wines I tasted from Di Majo Norante this year. This range is packed with a number of fabulous values. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2009 Aglianico del Molise Contado impresses for its density, balance and depth. Hints of smoke and tar add complexity to the rich, powerful fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2024. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The estate’s 2008 Aglianico del Molise Contado is another full-bodied red. This shows much of the wildness of Aglianico in its black fruit, game, leather and earthiness. There is dark, mysterious quality to the Contado I find particularly appealing. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2007 Aglianico Contado is a big, generous wine that flows from the glass with tons of ripe fruit. Medium to full in body, the Contado possesses outstanding definition and loads of class. This is another remarkable wine loaded with character and personality. The flavor profile and powerful close offer a unique expression of Aglianico. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. I can’t think of too many estates that can match Di Majo Norante for sheer value. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620