The 2006 Monferrato Rosso Mompertone is an unusual blend of 60% Barbera and 40% Syrah. This dense full-bodied offering exudes notable depth in its dark fruit, spices, earthiness and sweet toasted oak. I loved the wine’s richness. With a little more polish in the tannins, this wine might very well merit a higher score. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted from Prunotto this year. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620