Refined and well-knit, with a core of ground spice and graphite matched to flavors of dried black cherry, date, vanilla bean and tar-tinged smoke. Lightly dusty tannins show on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2018. 1,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Teroldego Rotaliano Select to Add

This plush Riserva wine is made from native grapes of Northern Italy and delivers a smooth, caressing mouthfeel that is tasty and long lasting. The nose is rich with blackberry, cassis and spice and there’s a playful touch of sourness on the close.——M.L.(12/15/2009)—— 89