The paradoxical 1997 Barolo Cerequio possesses exquisite purity as well as an open-knit bouquet, but restrained, tannic, forceful, backward flavors. Dense and rich, with the vintage's thickness well-displayed, it will be at its best between 2005-2020. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620.

Dark color. Loads of blackberry, plum, flowers and dried fruits. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins that caress your palate. Blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate and lemons. Long and gorgeous. Just starting to be ready now. A gorgeous wine.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Best after 2009. 385 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add