Italian red

[maggie auerbach]

Does anyone know where a Houstonian can find a bottle of the Nobile de Montepulciano? It is a Tuscan red I fell in love with but cannot find now. Who has a really extensive selection of imports?

[Randy Caparoso]

You must have a heart-to-heart with someone in one the more reputable wine stores in your town (start in the yellow pages if you don't know). Many are the wonderful wines of this world, but limited are the shelves of retailers. Commonly, they will not stock certain things except upon request. I, for one, like the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made by Nottola -- a silky, sexy style -- which is nationally distributed by Winebow.