The 2005 Isola dei Nuraghi Gerione reveals dark fruit, mocha, spices, sage, menthol, licorice and new leather in a style that is rich but not at all heavy. There is wonderful detail and clarity in the glass, along with a polished, inviting close. This muscular, powerful red will benefit from a few years in the cellar, although it is rewarding even at this early stage. Gerione brings together indigenous and international varieties with notable flair. The blend is 35% Bovale Sardo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Feudi della Medusa stands apart from most properties in Sardinia for the distinctive, powerful style of the wines. These are seriously rich, concentrated offerings that will offer their best drinking at the dinner table. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461