The tannic and backward 1998 Barolo Rocce e La Pira offers only hints of tobacco, cherry cough syrup, and dried herbs. With airing, tar and additional fruit notes emerge. However, the overall impression is one of austerity, leanness, and high tannin, atypical for this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014?
Importer: Louis Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191.