The 2007 Bottaccio shows lovely inner sweetness and depth in its red berries, dried flowers and baking spices. Initially generous, the wine finds its center on the mid-palate, then finishes with pin-point clarity and focus. Though already a touch forward in its aromas and flavors, the slightly firm tannins will need another year or two to melt away. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Importer: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880

The 2001 Bottaccio rises above its usual quality standard thanks to the very favorable vintage conditions, which endowed it with sweeter and more complex aromas of red fruit and oak and a greater density and depth as well. Importer: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880