The 2008 Bolgheri Superiore Arnione is a gorgeous wine. Super-ripe dark cherries, plums, tobacco, mocha and French oak are some of the notes that emerge from this brooding, intense red. The 2008 needs time for the tannins to soften, but is quite attractive. The blend is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018.
Importers: Ionia Atlantic Imports, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 865-4925; Communal Brands, Long Island City, NY; tel. (646) 468-0680; Off the Leash Imports, Denver, CO; tel. (970) 471-4182