Game, spice and wild herb notes lead to a tangy palate of dried berries and plum skin, as mature hints of leather and sautéed mushroom show its age. Gaglioppo, Nocero Nero, Magliocco, Nerello Cappuccio, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 300 cases made.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Calabria / Scavigna Select to Add

The 2003 Scavigna Polpicello is a more important wine and is made from a high-altitude vineyard cropped to low yields. The Polpicello is 40% Gaglioppo, 25% Nocera Nero, 20% Magliocco, 10% Nerello Cappuccio, 3% Cabernet Franc 1% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that spent 18 months in French oak. Sweet, silky tannins frame roses, ripe red cherries, flowers and spices in a rich style that retains considerable freshness and vibrancy. The finish is long, succulent and elegant. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Importer: Jan D’Amore Wines, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 257-7994