The 2006 Balbium (Magliocco) is made by the Venica family, who are best known for the wines they produce in their native Friuli. This 2006 Balbium is a sleek, rich wine laced with perfumed red fruit, French oak and flowers. Medium in body, this attractive, mid-weight wine shows excellent length, even if the tannins dry out a touch on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Little neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808; Wine Warehouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700