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[Thomas]

T, you are correct--I missed your "usually." But since I did miss it, and since you questioned that my experience with Italian DOC (as it relates to Riserva) must have been different from yours, then all I can say is that my warning about confusion has been reinforced by our discourse on the matter.

Matteson, I stick by my advice.

Ever notice how the novices who ask the seemingly simple questions vanish when we start offering the answers, which soon are subject to the microscope?

Incidentally, all, let's do away with sarcasm and put downs (or is it puts down?). This is a wine discussion board not the Friar's Club.