A serious offering, the dense ruby/purple-colored 1999 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers up aromas of saddle leather, strawberries, cherries, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, lush, and supple-textured, it should drink well for 5-7 years.
Importer: Bedford Brands International, Larchmont, NY; tel. (914) 833-2725