Sertoli Salis’ 2004 Valtellina Superiore Corte della Meridiana comes across as a hybrid of Nebbiolo and Valpolicella with the aromatics of the former and the sweet forward fruit of the latter. It offers a lovely core of ripe red cherries, flowers and mint on a somewhat compact, linear frame. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. The Salis family is one of Valtellina’s historic, aristocratic familes. The estate releases a broad range of wines. The top bottling is the Sforzato Canua, which is made from Chiavennasca that is left to dry for several months prior to fermentation.Importer: Premium Brands, Forest Hills, NY; tel. (718) 263-4094