An excellent offering from southern Italy, this dense ruby/purple-colored 2001 offers plenty of scorched earth notes intermixed with licorice, black cherry and currant fruit. There is good underlying acidity, a muscular mouthfeel, and a spicy finish. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0119