The 2007 Merlot, on the other hand, is just plain delicious. The wine possesses notable depth and inner sweetness, with waves of dark fruit, chocolate, spices and French oak that flow from its full-bodied, richly-textured frame. This bottling reveals terrific complexity and harmony, particularly in this price range. Riccardo Cotarella is known for his work with Merlot, and the wine is proof of his mastery with the grape. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Although oenologist Riccardo Cotarella is best known for the numerous high-end wineries for whom he consults, he also turns out delicious value-priced wines at his Falesco estate.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620