The 2005 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Rubbjano is a dense, full-bodied red endowed with plenty of expressive notes that are typical of this quirky grape. Sweet, medicinal herbs, tobacco and dark red berries are some of the nuances that flow from the glass. The wine possesses plenty of length on the palate and lovely density in its fruit. Some of the exotic aromas and flavors may come as a surprise to readers who aren’t familiar with Lacrima Morro d’Alba (and I am guessing that is most people) but the wine offers terrific energy in a polished style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Importer: Vinity Wine Company, Emeryville, CA; tel. (510) 601-6010