The 1996 Arte vino da tavola is tannic and structured, but concentrated and powerful. It is medium to full-bodied, and loaded with spice box, black fruit, and toasty new oak aromas. In addition, it is are gorgeously flavorful with mouth-filling richness and texture. Cellar it for 3-4 years.A Marc de Grazia Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

Ripe and full-bodied, with olive, dried herb and a roasted, sweet-tasting yellow bell pepper character. Opulent but also chewy, with blackberry flavors that zing along. Drink now through 2005. 1,216 cases made.??–PM??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Langhe Select to Add