The 2004 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is the most forward of these 2004 Barolos. Made in a fruit-driven style, this plump, juicy wine is packed with sweet dark fruit. White pepper, truffles, plums and prunes develop with air, but this wine is ultimately more about immediacy than complexity. Still, it offers much pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. 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

Rich and ripe for the vintage, with lots of plum, nectarine and rose bush aromas. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Long and fruity. This is the third vintage of this single-vineyard wine and it's getting better and better. Best after 2012. 600 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add