Known for excellent Pinot Nero from the slopes of the Cislon mountain in Alto Adige, this family-run estate also does a fine job with late ripener Lagrein. A spectacular, inky red color, the wine opens with multiple layers of mild cherry and wild fennel that will transform into coffee and black pepper with age. There’s plenty of spice already but the structure is bony. Imported by Winebow. ——M.L.(9/1/2005)—— 87