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Fattoria Zerbina 2003 Scaccomatto Albana (Albana di Romagna)

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Price $60

This is one of the best passito dessert wines from central Italy: It’s plush and silky in the mouth and deliciously sweet without being sticky or heavy. The aromas span a large spectrum, from dried apricot and honey to toasted nuts and caramel thanks to 14 months of aging in new oak. Absolutely beautiful. — M.L. (2/1/2007)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2004 Scaccomatto Albana (Albana di Romagna)

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Price $66

The nice thing about this dessert wine is that you can recognize those distinctive musky notes that come from botrytis. This unique vineyard phenomenon only occurs in a handful of Italian vineyards and Fattoria Zerbina is lucky enough to have one. Aromas recall the fuzz on a peach: You get the fresh fruit but also the warm, organic tones from the skin. Its texture… — M.L. (5/1/2008)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2006 Scaccomatto Passito Botrytis Albana (Albana di Romagna)

Price $50

Scaccomatto (“checkmate” in Italian) is an extraordinary synthesis between muffa nobile (botrytis) and the Albana grape native to Romagna, on the Adriatic flank of Italy. Aromas are immediate and intense and recall peach, honey, dried flowers and natural rubber. A silky, rich mouthfeel is backed by perfect sweetness and cooling acidity. — M.L. (12/15/2008)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2001 Marzieno Rosso Red (Romagna)

Price $45

Sangiovese is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah to produce a finely layered red wine redolent of espresso bean, licorice, mint and toast. The mouthfeel is long-lasting with cherry flavors and firm tannins. A surprise hit from Romagna. — M.L. (2/1/2007)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2003 Pietramora Riserva Sangiovese (Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore)

Price $40

Definitely on the lush, ripe side, this wine has thick aromas of black chocolate fudge, cherry liquor and espresso bean. In fact, the wine’s flavors recall a dark chocolate cake with cherry filling. The wine has firm tannins, succulence and good persistency. — M.L. (2/1/2007)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2004 Marzieno Sangiovese (Romagna)

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Price $41

Here’s a bright, pretty wine with rich concentration and lively ruby reflections from Ravenna in Central Italy. Aromas include chocolate-covered cherry, spice and cured meat. It has a dense, chewy mouthfeel with a powerful blast of sweet fruit and exotic spice on the close. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2004 Arrocco Passito Albana (Albana di Romagna)

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Price $48

Romagna, in central Italy, has the soothing climate and warm sunshine to make delicate, harmonious passito wines that don’t exaggerate in terms of sweetness. This light gold wine is composed without being withdrawn and delivers creamy apricot, sharp herbal qualities and natural rubber. It glides down smooth in the mouth and has very balanced acidity. — M.L. (5/1/2008)

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Fattoria Zerbina 2006 Arrocco Passito Albana (Albana di Romagna)

Price $26

Arrocca is a deeply amber-colored wine with generous tones of honey, almond, apricot and even a distant touch of pecorino cheese rind that adds an interesting aromatic accent. The wine is cool and easy in the mouth with piquant citrus flavors, dried herbs and marzipan. — M.L. (12/15/2008)

Most Reviewed Designations

Arrocco Passito Ceregio Il 500 Marzieno Marzieno Rosso Pietramora Riserva Scaccomatto Scaccomatto Passito Botrytis Torre di Ceparano

Most Reviewed Varietals

Albana Red Blend Sangiovese

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