The 2004 Barolo is a stylish, elegant offering with perfumed red fruit and an accessible, feminine personality. It offers notable freshness and sweet tannins in a restrained style. In recent vintages this has been a very reliable entry-level bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. 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

A balanced, fruity wine, with strawberry and blackberry character and hints of flowers. Full and fruity, with a chewy finish. Needs time in the bottle. Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add