The 1997 Maurizio Zanella Rosso del Sebino is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot aged in French oak barrels. The wine is surprisingly fresh considering its age, with tell-tale notes of cassis cedar, plums, and spices buttressed by round, soft tannins. Although the wine is somewhat modest in its depth, the elegant, restrained style is quite harmonious. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012.
Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900