There is no heaviness from wood as found in this wine. It is medium-bodied and lively, with plenty of fruit. To the winery's credit, it is bottled unfiltered. It should be consumed over the next year. 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