The 1988 Barbaresco-Santo Stefano is a deep ruby-colored, fragrant wine with intense aromas of cedar, cherry jam, tobacco, and herbs. Full-bodied and expansive, with layers of sweet fruit, this wine offers immediate appeal, but it promises to evolve gracefully for 10-20 years. The rich, thick fruit nearly obscures the tannin. It is a monument to the heights Nebbiolo can achieve! It is refreshing that Bruno Giacosa, the quiet and dignified winemaking genius of Neive, is the least promotion-conscious winemaker in Italy. Justifiably, he prefers to let his wines do the talking for him. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY.