The 2006 Le Stanze di Poliziano (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) is a dark, brooding offering packed with black cherries, blackberries, grilled herbs and French oak. This muscular, full-bodied wine possesses tons of depth and richness. The tannins need some time to soften, but the wine is absolutely beautiful, even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. This is a terrific set of wines from one of the reference points in Montepulciano. Importer: Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-9642

You’ll love the rich concentration and density of this wine. The nose is finely focused on aromas of black fruit, moist tobacco and black pepper. In the mouth, this Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend delivers firm, drying tannins and a long burst of black fruit on the finish. Drink after 2012.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 93