Grifalco is an excellent producer of Aglianico del Vulture owned by the Piccin family, who were originally wine producers in Tuscany but decided that southern Italy, Basilicata in particular, was more promising. One of the challenges in making Aglianico del Vulture is making sure that these big reds don't become bitter, and Fabrizio Piccin has done an excellent job of taming the tannins without making the wines glossy or 'International.' 'Gricos' is their everyday barbecue wine, made from young vines from all four vineyards, but nonetheless meaty and substantial. A warm nose offers cranberries, dried cherries, hibiscus, fennel and sun-soaked stones. Those elements all continue onto the palate, where they're bolstered by undertones of orange zest and licorice, with the signature touch of graphite typical of the wines made in and around Mount Vulture. A wine to come back to again and again and again—a steal at this price.