The 2006 Stielle comes across as bold and racy, with expressive dark fruit, leather, spices and licorice. All of the aromas and flavors build towards the intense, round finish. Stielle is 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898

The estate’s 2005 Stielle is seriously beautiful in this vintage. Sweet dark cherries, flowers, licorice and herbs come together seamlessly in this rich, textured red. This level of depth and concentration was not at all easy to achieve in 2005. I am quite taken with the wine’s soft, utterly engaging personality. The round, generous finish leaves a lasting impression for its polish, detail and purity. This is a fabulous effort. Stielle is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. This is a flat-out great set of wines from Rocca di Castagnoli. The estate releases its wines a year or more later than most, so these are current vintages in the market. Pricing remains exceedingly fair considering the quality of what is in the bottle. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898

The 2004 Stielle is rounder, sweeter and more harmonious than the Buriano. This supremely polished, elegant wine flows onto the palate with beautifully ripe dark fruit supported by sweet, silky tannins. With time in the glass the wine's beguiling inner perfume begins to appear, and everything is clearly in the right place. Stielle is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 15 months in French oak. This is a terrific effort from Rocca di Castagnoli. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898

Rich, savoury, spicy nose. Juicy, ripe and spicy palate with well-structured tannins. Fresh acidity and long.