The 2010 Torbato Cuvee 161 Terre Bianche shows off gorgeous layers of juicy peaches, sage, mint, licorice and floral-infused honey. It possesses marvelous depth and polish to match its classy personality. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. I always look forward to tasting the wines of Selle e Mosca, one of Sardinia’s most historic properties. These wines deliver terrific quality and tons of pure value. Importer: Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-964

The 2009 Torbato Cuvee 161 Terre Bianche emerges from the glass with sweet mint, sage, ripe peaches and flowers. This shows lovely balance and focus in a mid-weight style. The Cuvee 161 could use a touch more depth, but it is quite pretty all the same. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Importer: Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-9642

The 2008 Torbato Cuvee 161 Terre Bianche flows from the glass with rich, sensual layers of fruit. Ripe, juicy apricots, mint, smoke, French oak, minerals and earthiness are some of the notes that emerge from this relatively full-bodied, intense white. All of the elements are beautifully balanced as the wine builds to a round, vivid finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Sella e Mosca is one of the oldest and best-known wineries in Sardinia. Curiously, many of the estate’s wines rely on international grapes, something that sets Sella e Mosca apart from the vast majority of wineries on the island. Importer: Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-9642

The 2007 Alghero Torbato Cuvee 161 Terre Bianche packs surprising punch for a Sardinian white. This richly textured, powerful wine exudes plenty of dense apricot and peach fruit intermingled with smoke, earthiness, honey and minerals. The wine reveals superb depth and balance, capped off with a long, persistent finish. Simply put, this is a gem from Sella e Mosca and a very distinctive expression of the indigenous Torbato. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Importer: Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 362-9642