The 2006 Merlot Cantico is a gorgeous wine that reveals plenty of varietal nuance, but in a distinctly Tuscan way. Espresso, black cherries, plums and licorice are some of the many notes that jump from the glass in this fleshy, extroverted Tuscan Merlot. The Cantico is a gorgeous wine from Cappella. I don’t expect it will be terribly long-lived, but it is showing very well today. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. Importer: Artisan Wine, Norwalk, CT; tel. (203) 866-4552