The 2005 Supremus is the first wine made by Monte Antico that is meant to be more serious in nature. This full-bodied red flows with masses of super-ripe red fruit and sweet scents of French oak. The Supremus is made in a richer, more concentrated style than the Monte Antico. Judging by this first release the wine is a work in progress, but it will be very interesting to see how this project develops over the coming years. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2013.Monte Antico, the private-label wine bottled by oenologist Franco Bernabei for importer Neil Empson, has been one of Tuscany’s most consistent value-priced reds for yearsImporter: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900