The proprietary 1999 La Gioia (primarily Sangiovese) was aged in French oak. It reveals elegance and finesse as well as intensity, richness, and ripe fruit. Everything is there, but it is measured, restrained, and authoritative, with beautiful purity and a long finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2010.
Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897