The 2006 Montefalco Rosso Riserva impresses for its rich, textured cherries, flowers, earthiness and tobacco, all of which come together with remarkable grace. Readers who want to understand the level Caprai reached in 2006 would do well to start with the 2006 Montefalco Rosso Riserva, which has all of the ripeness and richness of the Sagrantino but with tannins that are considerably friendlier at this stage. The intensity and roundness of the fruit flows effortlessly to a long, caressing finish. This is Caprai’s most restrained 2006, and it is a gem. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Marco Caprai has long led the way in Montefalco. These 2006s are Caprai’s best wines yet and capture all of the promise they showed when I tasted them from barrel a year ago. Simply put, readers will not want to miss these fabulous wines. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700

The 2006 Montefalco Rosso Riserva impresses for its rich, textured cherries, flowers, earthiness and tobacco, all of which come together with remarkable grace. Readers who want to understand the level Caprai reached in 2006 would do well to start with the 2006 Montefalco Rosso Riserva, which has all of the ripeness and richness of the Sagrantino but with tannins that are considerably friendlier at this stage. The intensity and roundness of the fruit flows effortlessly to a long, caressing finish. This is Caprai’s most restrained 2006, and it is a gem. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Marco Caprai has long led the way in Montefalco. These 2006s are Caprai’s best wines yet and capture all of the promise they showed when I tasted them from barrel a year ago. Simply put, readers will not want to miss these fabulous wines.Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700