The 1999 Barbaresco, a dark garnet, is sweet and spicy on the nose with tell-tale Nebbiolo notes of roses and anisette. Fresh, long, and mineral, its medium body and firm, slightly austere tannins indicate that a bit of bottle time will be useful. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Plum and blackberry aromas, with milk chocolate and mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and ripe strawberry fruit. Silky and polished. A little more time will make it even better.—'99 Piedmont blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2010. 3,400 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This historic producer has developed into a reliable source for Barolo and Barbaresco, scoring uniformly well in our tastings. This offering boasts delicate aromas of cherries, leather and tea. It’s plump in the mouth, then finishes with firm tannins. Drink 2008–2016.——W.E.(4/2/2004)—— 89