Shows a sweet, dried fruit style, with raisin and date hints that stay fresh, thanks to layers of crushed currant and black cherry fruit. The long, velvety finish lingers with a dash of incense. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Bonarda. Drink now through 2011. 640 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

A joint venture between the Renacer winery of Argentina and Chile and Allegrini from the Veneto in Italy. Thus it makes sense that this five-grape blend is done in the Amarone style, with concentrated, dried grapes. Aromas are generous, minty and floral, and the palate is jammy and concentrated. Rich and a little raisiny, just like Amarone. Drink now.——M.S.(8/1/2010)—— 89