The dark ruby/garnet-colored 1996 Barolo Vigna Margheria is backward, with spicy, licorice, truffle, strawberry, and black cherry fruit notes, full body, moderately high tannin, sweetness, glycerin, and a dusty, concentrated, layered finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.
Importer: A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620