The 1999 Barolo Ciabot Manzoni, impresses with its power both on the nose and on the palate, a blast of leather, oak spices, and kirsch, well concentrated and intense in its flavors, slightly backward in its tannins and in need of time. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018.
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