Zidarich’s 2006 Malvasia Istriana is another beautiful wine. It possesses plenty of ripe fruit intermingled with varietal aromatics on a medium-bodied frame. Here too, the wine flows with terrific length and purity as silky tannins caress the palate on the long finish. This wine of notable personality is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Beniamino Zidarich is a small, artisan grower working out of the rugged Carso mountains just above Trieste. This is an exciting set of wines from a producer who seems to be developing a steadier and more consistent hand with each passing vintage. Importer: J.K. Imports, Pasadena, CA; tel. (626) 824-2411