This modern blend of Gaglioppo and Cabernet offers dense aromas of Indian spice, chocolate, chopped herbs, licorice, forest floor and blackberry jam. The mouthfeel is firm and solid and the wine delivers nearly impenetrable tannins.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 89

Here’s a “super Calabrese” blend of Gaglioppo and Cabernet that delivers spicy notes of clove, tobacco, plum, black cherry and light licorice shadings. Because Gaglioppo is naturally light and fragrant, those green, vegetal Cabernet notes really come through.——M.L.(10/1/2008)—— 88