The 2007 Assisi Rosso offers up attractive bright red fruits intermingled with spices and scents of sweet toasted oak. Although it is a tad leaner than the terrific 2006, the 2007 possesses notable elegance and finesse at this level. Simply put, this is a delicious glass of wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. Sportoletti is best known for their top of the line Villa Fidelia, but their entry-level Assisi Rosso is no slouch either. In fact it remains one of the great values in Italian wines today. Consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella fashions this cuvee from 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620