The 2008 Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi is a pretty, mid-weight offering. Red cherries, dried flowers and licorice are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. Like so many wines in this vintage, the Perazzi is a touch lighter in body than is typically the case, but the wine’s overall sense of balance and harmony are as strong as one can reasonably expect in 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Importer: Dark Star Imports, New York, NY; tel. (646) 312-8921

This Morellino di Scansano opens with tight, juicy tones of blueberry and black cherry backed by a plush, succulent mouthfeel. The wine oozes Tuscan sunshine.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 87