Tua Rita’s entry-level 2006 Rosso dei Notri is a big, bold wine loaded with super-ripe dark fruit, sweet spices, leather and chocolate. This dense richly textured red offers excellent persistence and balance in a full-bodied, sumptuous style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

For an entry-level wine, Rosso dei Notri is a sophisticated and compelling red. A blend of Sangiovese (60%), Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet, it boasts dense extraction and a chewy, chunky mouthfeel. Aromas include bursting blueberry, talc powder and smoked bacon. Bright acidity appears on the finish.——M.L.(4/1/2008)—— 90