The 2005 Podere dei Blumeri Rosso is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso grown on the estate’s recently purchased property in the Colli Orientali district, a part of Friuli that is particularly well-suited to reds. The wine reveals a fragrant bouquet of raspberry jam, spices and sweet toasted oak, along with menthol, mineral and sweet herb nuances that develop in the glass. This medium-bodied, sleek red possesses terrific density and depth. Another year or so of bottle age should help the oak settle down a bit. This is a terrific effort from Schiopetto. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020. The 2007 vintage was challenging for whites as the warm growing season hindered the development of aromatics in many varieties, leaving quite a few wines with a feeling of heaviness, as these bottlings attest. Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NJ tel. (914) 769-3000