The Maremma area on the Tuscan coast has certainly been "en vogue" as of late, and it's easy to see why with this decidedly new world style wine. Gobs of blueberries, baked black cherries and violets practically jump out of the purple garnet color. Lots of new oak on both the nose and the palate weigh down this bright, fruity wine just a bit, but there is enough pepper, dust and bitter almond to keep the ship afloat. Not bad, but there is better.