The 2007 Fastaia is a rich, powerful wine loaded with the essence of mocha, spices, grilled herbs and dark fruit. The sumptuousness of the fruit carries through to the long, refined finish where a burst of blackberries, spices and new leather add the final layers of complexity. Readers who want to explore Ceuso’s wines without spending a fortune should start here. This is a fabulous wine for the money. The 2007 Fastaia is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot 10% Petit Verdot fermented in steel and subsequently aged in cement for 18 months. Anticipated maturity: 2012- 2022. From top to bottom this is an impressive set of new releases from Ceuso. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200