The 2007 Alto (Sangiovese) comes across as quite forward and evolved in its sweet red fruit, tobacco and spices. It shows good length and generous body, but is already advanced and best enjoyed over the next few years. Petra aged the Alto 24 months in demi-muid and cask, perhaps a bit too long for this wine in 2007. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Importer: TMT USA, Inc., Manhasset, NY; tel. (210) 316-0106