The 2007 Controguerra Riserva Lumen is 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. A sweet, open bouquet leads to super-ripe, racy fruit in this extroverted red. Most of the appeal is up-front, as the persistence drops off on the mid-palate and finish, leaving only an impression of sweetness in the fruit that is distracting. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Illuminati is a good source for bold Montepulciano and Montepulciano-based reds.Importer: Tricana Imports, Plainview, NY; tel. (516) 935-4080