The 2009 Arcass Vendemmia Tardiva is a sweet wine made from dried Arneis. Sweet tangerines, apricot jam, mint, cloves and flowers are some of the notes that emerge in the glass. The wine remains bright and floral throughout, with no signs of cloying sweetness or heaviness. I very much like the understated intensity here. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

The 2005 Arcass Vendemmia Tardiva is a beautiful dessert wine laced with apricots, dried pears, orange peel and sweet baking spices all of which are woven into a classy, impeccable fabric. This rich, textured wine offers superb balance and tons of style. It is a fabulous effort from Cascina Chicco. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907