The 2007 Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio del Filare is Sangiovese and Montepulciano that spent 18 months in new French oak barrels. It is a plush, opulent wine loaded with dark cherries, spices and licorice, all of which meld together nicely on a full-bodied frame. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017.
Reds are the highlights among this year's new releases from Velenosi.
Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799