The 2001 Barbaresco Il Bricco, from a vineyard in Treiso, is richer and rounder, with sweet notes of vanilla, toasted oak, earthiness and a lovely core of fruit framed by a balsamic note on the finish. It, too, will benefit from a few years of additional cellaring and will mature later than the normale. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Importer: Maison Marques & Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000

Smoke, licorice and berry character. Full-bodied, with rich, ripe and round tannins and sweet berry fruit character. Long and caressing. Delicious already, but well-structured. Best after 2008. 520 cases made, 180 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add