Villa Sandi produces an ample range of the wines of the province of Treviso, including Spumante and Prosecco, but by far the finest wine in the line, startling in comparison to the other Bordeaux blends produced in its area, is the 2001 Corpore, principally Cabernet Franc and a beauty. A glowing ruby in color with ripe berry fruit and an ample range of sweet herbs, vanilla, and graphite, it is a wine of substantial concentration, much polish and focus, a solid structure, and a deep, plushy texture. Very long and continuous, it seems built to last at least fifteen years. The owners are innovative entrepreneurs in the shoe industry, but the quality of the wine undoubtedly feels the influence of – what, again? – Riccardo Cotarella, recently on the scene and already firing on all cylinders. Importer: La Gioiosa, USA, New York, NY; tel. (516) 524-2646