Very good are the 1,300 cases of the 1999 Trinoro, a blend of 70% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot. Cropped at yields of 26 hectoliters per hectare, this profound, dark purple-colored offering reveals noteworthy aromas of mocha, black fruits, spice box, and toast. It possesses multiple layers, astounding richness, gorgeous purity, definition, and elegance, medium to full body, and a beautiful texture. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. This wine, in the style of Franchetti's friends, Peter Sissick and Jean-Luc Thunevin, was not fined, filtered, or stablized, and essentially represents the most honest/authentic essence of their vineyard. This is the wine of a genius.Importer: Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484