171927 Tue Sep 21 10:10:18 -0700 2004 2 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 923105 I mentioned below that I would write in with the name of the raisin-y Italian wine that was so good with the cheeses: Allegrini, Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2000 Imported by Wine Bow Tue Sep 21 10:10:18 -0700 2004 0 Sallie 1 923128 Dal Forno's '97 Recioto is the best dessert wine I have ever tasted, even superior to the 100 point '90 Avignonesi Vin Santo. Allegrini makes an excellent Amarone; it is not surprising that their Recioto would be so good. Tue Sep 21 13:54:20 -0700 2004 923105 0 Joe H. 1 923138 I have had great success with the Italian wines that Winebow imports (aka Leonardo Locascio Selections). Their wines are available at various price points, and I've enjoyed everything from the cheap but pleasant Prosecco they bring in to a wonderful and pricey super-Umbrian. Tue Sep 21 15:43:45 -0700 2004 923105 0 PoolBoy