The 2009 Torgiano Vin Santo presents a copper-amber color and fragrant tones of candied fruit, almond paste, orange zest, caramel and butterscotch. It’s a beautifully balanced and youthful dessert wine packed tight with bright fruit and apricot. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importer: Vin Divino; www.vindivino.com

Silky and medium-sweet with appealing vivacity. Brown color reflects the honey, toffee and orange-peel flavors. Serve it well-chilled after supper. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.??–null??Region: Italy / Torgiano Select to Add

The spicy, toasty, complex aromas and flavors turn simple when the wine tastes less sweet than expected. Lacks the sweetness for the rich texture and comes off as pleasant, but not intriguing. Drink now.??–null??Region: Italy / Torgiano Select to Add

Not very sweet, but lively and flavorful, balancing a sherrylike character with a honeylike sweetness. A pleasant drink.??–HS??Region: Italy / Torgiano Select to Add

Amber in color, fragrant with almond and orange peel; this sherrylike wine comes off as moderately sweet and gentle on the palate, not too cloying or rich. Drink now.??–null??Region: Italy / Torgiano Select to Add