Thick and fragrant, this amber colored dessert wine from the Nasco grape has the Sardinian sunshine locked within: Honey, dried apricot, almond, creme brulee and caramel aromas are the protagonists here. The mouthfeel is thick and velvety and the long, sweet finish has cooling herbal tones on the close.——M.L.(2/1/2008)—— 92

The 2001 Latinia is the house dessert wine and is 100% Nasco. The sweet nose of apricots, raisins, and molasses promises well, as does the volume of the palate, but the finish is slightly tannic and a bit fiery in its alcohol. With a bit more suppleness and viscosity, this would be a first-rate offering.Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900