The 2008 Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo Riparosso is a plump, juicy offering endowed with generous dark fruit and an inviting personality. There is a lovely richness and raciness to the fruit that flows effortlessly to the round finish. Readers in search of a delicious, entry-level Montepulciano will find much to admire. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Illuminati makes some of the most extroverted, rich Montepulcianos readers are likely to come across.Importer: Tricana Imports, Plainview, NY; tel. (516) 935-4080