A good, but uninspiring effort, the 1998 Barolo displays a soft, spicy perfume of cola, coffee, chocolate, and red fruits. This easy-going, quaffable (unusual for Barolo), supple 1998 has a moderate finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
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