The inexpensive 2000 Badiola (it sports a vivid orange synthetic cork to match the label) is a good value in a quaffable, medium to dark ruby-colored, fruity Italian red with no hard edges. Soft, round, and loaded with cherry and berry fruit, it will drink well for 2-3 years.
Importer: William Grant & Sons, Edison, NJ; tel. (732) 225-9000