The 2007 Camelot (Cabernet, Merlot) offers up dark, sensual fruit along with grilled herbs, minerals, cassis, mint and French oak that add layers of complexity. This voluptuous, full-bodied Sicilian red delivers tons of pleasure in a soft, harmonious style. Today the oak is a little prominent, but not excessively so. In another few years the wine should be firing on all cylinders. That said, it is impressive even today. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. I have to say I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Firriato this year. Across the board this is a very solid line-up, which is particularly impressive considering the estate’s production is now nearly 5 million bottles per year spread across numerous properties in Sicily. Firriato is among the new entrants in the Etna, and those wines are among the highlights. Importer: Soilair Selection, New York, NY; tel. (646) 244-4922

Camelot is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that shows solid structure, ample length, smooth tannins and loads of dark fruit and spice. Pair this hearty red wine with breaded veal rolls fried in olive oil. ——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 88