The 1999 Teodoro is a barrique-aged blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. This dense, chewy, internationally-styled 1999 reveals plenty of espresso, toast, chocolate, and black cherry fruit aromas as well as flavors. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Undoubtedly the finest red wine I have tasted from Tuscany's San Gimignano region, the super-concentrated 1998 Teodoro (a blend of barrique-aged Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Merlot) boasts a deep, thick, black/purple color, chewy, full-bodied, opulently-textured flavors, admirable purity, and a long, velvety, seamless finish. Drink this loaded 1998 over the next 7-8 years to take advantage of its exuberant youth. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411