The 2006 Rapace is a deep, dark offering imbued with black cherries, French oak, minerals, cassis and grilled herbs. Medium in body, the wine reveals tons of depth and a long, sweet finish. This too is a ripe, opulent wine, yet the balance is excellent. With further bottle age the oak should incorporate even further. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. Proprietor Andrea Cortonesi embodies the finest of the artisan tradition in Montalcino. Cortonesi’s wines have always been bold and exciting, but with the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Cortonesi has arrived at a new level of elegance.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119