The 2008 Monteti impresses for its depth and pure sensual expression of fruit. A warm, inviting bouquet leads to dark cherries, asphalt, graphite, tar and licorice in this rich, dynamic wine. The personality of the Tuscan Maremma comes through in spades. The 2008 is another incredibly reasonably priced wine from Monteti. It will challenge wines costing two times (or more) as much! Monteti is 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak barrels, 70% new. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Tenuta Monteti remains arguably the single finest source for reasonably priced wines in Maremma. Various American importers, including: Communalbrands, Long Island City, NY; tel. (718) 937-4228; K & L Wine Merchants, Redwood City, CA; tel. (650) 364-8544; The Wine Company, St. Paul, MN; tel. (651) 487-1212; Premier Wine Company, Richmond, CA; tel. (818) 731-6238; Bommarito Wines, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 961-8996