A rich and graceful red, presenting lush notes of pureed black cherry and strawberry preserves that ride the silky palate, with creamy tannins. Fresh and finely knit, transitioning from the ripe fruit through the midpalate to savory notes of dried tarragon, lavender, sweet smoke and spiced orange peel that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 1,400 cases made, 35 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Sforzato di Valtellina Select to Add

With a 15.5% alcohol content derived from two months of air-drying, the Mamete Prevostini 2017 Sforzato di Valtellina Corte di Cama shows a fresh, almost menthol side to the Nebbiolo grape that gives extra lift and brightness to the bouquet. Immediately after those tangy herbal notes, the wine dives into darker fruit with blackcurrant, wild plum and pressed rose. This cheese-plate-friendly wine delivers a rather exciting and unexpected set of aromas that underline the unique personality that can be achieved with the Nebbiolo grape, especially in the Italian Alps. Once the wine settles onto the palate, you even get a note of unmistakable sweetness from the appassimento process. Some 14,000 bottles were crafted.

Rich hints of espresso cream and date accent the creamy layers of plumped cherry, Earl Grey tea and baked strawberry flavors that ripple across the palate of this fresh and elegant, full-bodied red. Firm tannins emerge on the smoke- and spice-laced finish. Drink now through 2029. 1,000 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Sforzato di Valtellina Select to Add

There's density and length to this elegant red, featuring flavors of raspberry preserves and dried fig, with accents of spice box and dried thyme that wrap around the creamy tannins. Fresh and very appealing right now, but this should age beautifully. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 80 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Sforzato di Valtellina Select to Add

Pretty accents of rose petal and strawberries and cream mix with layers of crushed raspberry, dried herb, tarry smoke and sweetbread in this elegant, well-meshed red. Lightly chewy, with a lasting finish. Drink now through 2023. 2,000 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Sforzato di Valtellina Select to Add