The 2007 Il Sole di Alessandro (Cabernet Sauvignon) is dominated by massive new oak tannins that convey a sense of total astringency. I find little of the charm of the vintage in this compact, unyielding wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017.
These new releases from Castello di Querceto are a bit of a mystery. The wines mostly possesses excellent fruit, richness and density, but are also heavily oaked to the extreme. Importer (all wines except Cignale): Prestige Wine Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 229-0080; Importer (Cignale only): Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900