The 2009 Manero is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot. It shows good juiciness and depth in its dark red fruit in a fresh, vinous style best enjoyed on the young side. This is the first wine Riccardo Cotarella has produced for Fattoria del Cerro. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. The biggest change at Fattoria del Cerro is the recent arrival of consulting oenologist Riccardo Cotarella.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The estate’s 2003 Manero 100% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) spent 12 months in French oak. It is a bold, vibrant wine loaded with dark cherries, licorice, earthiness and toasted oak. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the wine retains superb freshness and fine overall balance, with remarkably finessed tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018. This a gorgeous set of wines from Fattoria del Cerro and oenologist Lorenzo Landi. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The 2001 Manero is made from the estate’s finest Sangiovese and is a 100% varietal wine. An inky, impenetrable ruby, its potent aromas of plums, raspberry liqueur, and vanilla detonate with maximum impact and sweetness on the nose while the palate is overwhelmed by the rich and solid flavors and a dense, plushy, ripe texture with ample smoky, mineral, and red fruit notes. Drink: 2005-2015. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The brilliant 100% Sangiovese cuvee aged in barrique, the 1999 Manero is internationally-styled, but it is hard to resist its compelling cherry liqueur, espresso, pain grille, and spice box aromas and flavors. Dense, opulent, full-bodied, and thick, this brilliantly made, flamboyant, succulent 1999 will drink well for 7-8 years. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200