The 2008 Negroamaro Salento Masseria Maime bursts from the glass with a rush of dark red fruit. This is a decidedly big style of Negroamaro that shows off striking depth and textural richness. Sweet herbs, tobacco, cedar, French oak and licorice add further layers of nuance, but the Maime remains a wine that emphasizes the sheer richness of its fruit over more typical varietal notes. I am intrigued to see how this will age. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Importer: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, WA, tel. (425) 415-3738