The 2010 Merlot/Corvina comes across as sleek and expressive. Sweet, floral spice notes add complexity to the fruit in this juicy, attractive red. I especially like the depth here. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Corte Giara is the Allegrini’s entry-level range. The wines have improved considerably over the last few years now that the Allegrini family has direct control over all of their vineyard sources. The only wine in the range that is disappointing this year is the 2008 Valpolicella Ripasso.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620