The 2008 Maestro Raro (Cabernet Sauvignon) is another hugely expressive wine from Felsina in this vintage. Juicy dark cherries, menthol, licorice and grilled herbs are just some of the aromas and flavors that emerge from the glass. The 2008 isn’t the most varietally true Maestro Raro, but the wine nevertheless impresses for its superb grace. The Cabernet is mostly felt in the wine’s volume, which clearly stands apart from the rest of the production. Waves of fruit build to the gorgeous, expansive finish. This is a striking wine. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. Felsina is the house Giuseppe Mazzocolin built, to borrow a phrase from Babe Ruth and the original Yankee Stadium. Last year Mazzocolin decided to step back from his insane day to day schedule running the winery. While Mazzocolin remains intimately involved in the winery, the future leadership of Felsina is in the hands of Giovanni Poggiali, the oldest son of proprietor Giuseppe Poggiali.Various American importers, including: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; Wine Warehouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700; Maverick Wine Company, Binseville, IL; tel. (630) 860-4600; Prestige Wine Cellar, Dallas, TX; tel. (214) 823-9272; DeLuca Liquor & Wine Nevada Wine Agents, North Las Vegas, NV; tel. (702) 669-3916; Baroness Wine Distributors, Denver, CO; tel. (303)934-1300; Transatlantic/Southern Wine & Spirits, Miramar, FL; tel. (305) 625-4171; Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; tel. (410) 633-0400