2001 Varaldo Dolcetto d'Alba - Cooked raspberries with mild spice notes. Somewhat extracted palate with ripe, seemingly sweet red fruit. Modern approach with good results.
2005 Scagliola Barbera d'Asti "Frem" - Bright raspberry aromas, medium-bodied palate with mild tannins and pronounced acidity. Great food wine.
2003 Máté Albatro Toscana IGT - Earthy red berries with a hint of chocolate. Very easy going on the palate. Noticeable oak influence. A crowd-pleaser.
2003 Poggio Amorelli Chianti Classico - Some meaty aromas with mild cheese notes, dark fruit, and a hint of leather. Pronounced tannins and little acidity. Not what I expect of Chianti but intriguing.
2004 Poggio Barbone Morellino di Scansano - Rich red fruit with some fresh herbs mixed in. Somewhat juicy on the palate. Not particularly striking.
2003 Nicolis Angelo e figli Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso - Nose of baked cherry pie with some creme de cacao. Full, raisinated palate that lingers a bit on the finish. Good.
2004 Zanetti Villa di Corlo Giaco di Viano Emilia IGT - 50% Cab Sauv, 30% Cab Franc, 20% Merlot. Vivid aromas of sharp cheddar! Shows more typical Cab Sauv notes on the palate with rich cassis fruit. Magnificent wine!
2005 Torrevento Salice Salentino Faneros - Bright red fruit...not sure whether "blah" or "meh" would be more appropriate.

2002 Curatolo Cabernet Sauvignon - Mild cheese notes with cassis, vanilla, and fig. Thick palate with dark, extracted fruit. New world. Showed a bit more refinement on day 2.
2002 Curatolo Nero d'Avola - Dark fruit with some herbal qualities. Full palate. A tasty wine, though I haven't had enough experience with the grape to evaluate this bottling's typicity.
1998 Luigi Baudana Barolo Cerretta Piani - Incredible floral aromas (lilies) with tar, blackberry, and some cocoa. Delicate yet full-flavored on the palate. Lengthy finish. A traditional Barolo that seems like it will continue to show well for several years to come.