The tasty 2003 Rapace, a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet, shows generous amounts of ripe dark fruit and toasted oak flavors with notable concentration. It is an excellent effort for a vintage where making first-class wines was a challenge. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2015.
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