The 1995 Barbaresco Rabaja is somewhat subdued. It offers interesting balsam wood, cherry, pain grille, and spice notes, as well as medium body, attractive sweet fruit, good purity, and a well-endowed, but tightly-knit finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2009. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

International in style, pumped up with fancy oak, but it's the ripe fruit that seduces: plenty of jammy plum and red- and blackberry character, plus the smoky, toasted mocha and spice flavors. Tannins are supple and ripe, and the finish is lovely. Well made. Drink now through 2008.??–PM??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add