The proprietary, 100% Sangiovese cuvee, the 1998 Flaccianello, was aged 12 months in French oak. It reveals dry, hard tannin in the finish. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by abundant scents of toasty new oak, black cherries, minerals, and spice box. Dry, long, and well-made for the vintage, it will be at its finest between 2003-2012. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907