The 2004 Tazzelenghe is quirky and exotic in its roasted coffee beans, sweet herbs, dried cherries and tobacco. Medium in body, the wine possesses good length and balance in an accessible style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. This venerable Friulian producer excels with their reds, particularly at the high end. Importer: Panebianco LLC, New York, NY; tel. (212) 685-7560

The estate’s 2001 Tazzelenghe di Buttrio reveals pretty aromatics followed by generous spices, red cherries and truffles with notable persistence and a long, sweet finish. Medium in body yet full of flavor, this wine comes across as quite fresh and should offer terrific drinking over the next five to seven years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2013. Dorigo is located in Buttrio, in the province of Udine. The estate produces a variety of wines, although it is most famous for its reds. Today Pignolo has become a trendy variety to produce, but it was Dorigo who rescued this once nearly-forgotten grape from obscurity years ago. The estate’s Bordeaux-inspired Montsclapade is also often among the region’s top reds. Importer: Panebianco LLC, New York, NY; tel. (212) 685-7560