And regarding the recioto, I have a thing about VA, so my experience shouldn't necessarily be taken as universal. (Though today I tasted a recioto -- of barbera, at Bonny Doon -- that was nearly VA-free. I'd love to know how they did that, and have sent an email inquiring.) Dan,
good memory, and I'll note with misplaced pride that I didn't think it was an ager. That wine was a John Sano special, I think. Yes? Because there's also
this from home sipping (and by which time it had already gone downhill), and I can't imagine where else I would have gotten that wine.