The 2010 Bolgheri Rosso Maronea (mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller percent of Cabernet Franc) is a pleasurable and hedonistic wine that oozes dark concentration and deep fruit intensity. The oak tones play a big role in its appeal, although they still need time to integrate further. Soft tannins, solid structure and a spot of fresh acidity give the wine a great sense of balance.

A 85-15 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Bolgheri Rosso Maronea is a sophisticated and thickly extracted wine with stunning intensity. It is aged 15 months in oak and shows super richness that extends from ripe blackberry and black prune to leather and mild cigar. The 2009 vintage does show some extra heat and the drinking window may be shorter. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Fattoria Casa di Terra is an under-the-radar estate (with 24 hectares of vine) that should gain new visibility now that its state-of-the-art winery has been completed. In fact, proprietors Giuliano and Gessica Frollani are ready to inaugurate the new structure with fruit from the 2013 vintage. Importer: Superior Wine Selections; www.superiorwineselections.com