The 2004 Cortona Syrah Il Bosco offers wonderful aromas of spices and sweet toasted oak that give way to layers of small red fruit, earthiness and mint flavors. It shows outstanding depth in a linear, pure style with a vibrant, generous personality, plenty of concentration and fine tannins to round out the finish. It is a terrific effort from D’Alessandro. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NJ tel. (914) 769-3000