2004 Rosso Conero Riserva Sassi Neri (100% Montepulciano) reveals awesome depth and delineation in its very pure expression of black cherries and sweet toasted oak, with outstanding persistence on the palate and refined, silky tannins. Ideally it needs another year or two for the French oak to integrate. I actually preferred the Sassi Neri to the estate's more expensive Montepulciano, Visions of J. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. This small property located in the Marche has been owned by the Terni family since the late 1800s. Antonio Terni is a long-time fan of Bob Dylan, whose music has been the inspiration of many of the wines. Consulting oenologist Attilio Pagli oversees the winemaking. 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