Barberani Foresco Lago di Corbara, Umbria, Italy

巴貝拉尼酒莊弗萊斯科紅葡萄酒

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Mostly Sangiovese Grosso (80%) with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2010 Foresco is a terrific value wine. It opens with inky dark concentration and shows ripe notes of blackberry and dried blueberry with soft tones of spice and old leather at the back. It’s a simple and genuine expression that would pair with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meat sauce. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. The Lago di Corbara area of Umbria represents one of the most unique and fascinating microclimates in Italy. Early morning lake fog creates the idea conditions for muffa nobile (botrytis cinerea) that is the secret behind the stunning dessert wines of this estate. Importer: Vinifera Imports Ltd.; www.viniferaimports.com

The estate's 2009 Foresco is Sangiovese with a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon. Floral notes add lift to the round fruit in this juicy, supple red. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

Umbria is an often-overlooked wine region capable of delivering many pleasing surprises. This Sangiovese Grosso-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, aged one year in oak, boasts clove, exotic spice, crushed black pepper and wild mushroom, all rounded off by a cool splash of bell pepper. Its tight tannins and succulence make it ideal to pair with red meat.——M.L.(5/1/2007)—— 88