The 2008 Ciro Rosso Riserva Duca San Felice is very pretty in this vintage. Dark wild cherries, herbs, spices and licorice are just some of the nuances that flow from this mid-weight red. The Duca San Felice is made from Gaglioppo, an indigenous grape that continues to impress for its unique personality. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Duca San Felice Riserva is an historic wine that highlights the potential of winemaking in Calabria (the toe of the boot of Italy) and its native Gaglioppo grape. There’s elegance here in the wine’s ruby color and bright berry nuance. But there’s also power in terms of the wine’s intensity and length.——M.L.(7/1/2011)—— 89