The 1999 Barolo Le Gramolere, with notes of black cherries, tobacco, and tar, has a good medium weight with firm but not intrusive tannins, good length, and a certain intensity on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.
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