The 2005 Villa Fidelia boasts an expressive, sweet bouquet that leads to gorgeous dark red cherries, flowers, spices and menthol. The wine shows tons of balance and delicate yet well-integrated tannins. Villa Fidelia is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc that spent 12 months in French oak barrels ranging from one to three years of age. This is another gem from the Sportoletti brothers. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Sportoletti is one of Umbria’s leading properties. This is another set of very strong wines from the Sportoletti brothers. Consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella oversees winemaking, but these delicious wines stand out for the qualities of the raw materials as much as they do for what goes on in the cellar. Importer: A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620