The outstanding 2000 La Firma boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of truffles, melted road tar, tobacco, vanilla, and sweet blackberry as well as cherry fruit. It combines power and elegance in a sweet, expansive, medium to full-bodied style. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411