The dark ruby/garnet-colored 1995 Barolo exhibits a spicy, aromatic nose with scents of earth, dried herbs, leather, and sweet black fruits. In the mouth, it is powerful, with excellent richness, moderate tannin, and a rustic but impressively endowed finish. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

On the light side perhaps, but accessible on release. A bit earthy and light in color, but it's easy to enjoy for its pleasing tannins, balance and clean fruit. Elegant structure opens up to all sorts of wild berry, chalk, mineral notes. Drink now through 2004.??–PM??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add