The 2003 Chardonnay Marina Cvetie comes as across somewhat heavy and ponderous. It too offers plenty of fruit intermingled with toasted oak aromas and flavors, but all of the wine’s appeal is up-front as it falls short on the mid-palate. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Masciarelli produces a range of wines in a style that represents the most international expression of Abruzzo’s indigenous varieties. The wines are treated to lavish amounts of new oak which in many cases covers much of the varietal characteristics but at their best these can be interesting wines. Importer: Masciarelli Wine Company, Weymouth, MA; tel. (781) 335-6620