This is a pure expression of Tuscany's Sangiovese grape aged in oak for 12 months. The Podere la Cappella 2015 Sangiovese Corbezzolo shows dark richness and a velvety constitution that reveals ripe fruit, Morello cherry, spice, a touch of sweet tobacco and wet earth. The wine is dark and rich, showing lots of that vintage sunshine and warmth over generous textural richness.

The 2006 Corbezzolo (Sangiovese) bursts from the glass with dark cherries, French oak, licorice and tobacco. The Corbezzolo shows the darker, more brooding side of Sangiovese in its rich, muscular personality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importer: Artisan Wine, Norwalk, CT; tel. (203) 866-4552

The 2001 Corbezzolo, 100% Merlot, competes with the best wines from this variety in Chianti Classico with its sizeable nose of warm and spicy plum fruit, large-scaled body, ample texture, and long, rich finish. Still a bit tannic and austere, it will repay a bit of patience and drink best from 2007 to 2020. The 1997 and 1999 versions of the wine are both drinking beautifully at the moment, and, with a similarly positive evolution in the bottle, the score of this 2001 could well go even higher in the future. Importer: Grail Wine Selections, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 253-9109

A gorgeous, sweet perfume of black cherry liqueur, high quality French oak, and black raspberries soars from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-colored, supple-textured, rich, layered, and multi-dimensional wine. Despite its size and richness, it is extremely elegant and well-balanced. Drink it now and over the next 10-15 years. Very impressive! Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Ltd., Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202