The 1988 Alte d'Altesi (a blend of Sangiovese Grosso and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new oak casks) is a stunning wine. The huge nose of cedar, tobacco, black fruits, and spices is intensely fragrant. This full-bodied wine is bursting with glycerin, reveals impressive extraction of fruit, moderate tannins, and a spicy, long, rich finish. Drinkable now, this wine should continue to evolve beautifully over the next decade. Importer: Winebow, Inc., HoHoKus, NJ.