The 1999 Montepulciano di Abruzzo Malandrino is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the indigenous grape, Montepulciano. It offers luscious red and black currant fruit intermixed with bing cherry characteristics, a sweet attack, plenty of succulence, medium body, no evidence of wood, and a ripe, luscious finish. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200