The 1998 Rapace (a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) offers an opaque dense ruby/purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of roasted herbs, black fruits, chocolate, licorice, and espresso. Deep and full-bodied, with power as well as grace, this is a super-concentrated, velvety-textured effort to consume during its first decade of life. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411