The 2004 Gutturnio Riserva Romeo is a blend of 60% Barbera and 40% Bonarda aged for 12 months in small French oak barrels. It is soft and caressing on the palate, where it offers plenty of sweet dark fruit intermingled with subtle notes of toasted oak. A final note of freshness helps give this wine its gorgeous overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200