The 2007 Roero is all class and elegance. A core of ripe, expressive red berries melds into hard candy, roses and sweet spices as this expansive, generous wine opens up in the glass. There is an exotic quality to the fruit I find irresistible, while the heat of the vintage has given the wine an extra dimension of plumpness that contributes to the wine’s terrific overall sense of harmony. The finish is round and utterly harmonious. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. Almondo is an excellent source for varietally true, expressive wines from Roero. The red Roeros are particularly impressive this year. Importer: Petit Pois, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9644