The 1996 Barbaresco Rabaja displays a saturated ruby color, and a spicy, tobacco, licorice, and cherry-scented nose. A traditionally-styled Barbaresco, with dry tannin, medium body, and very good extract, it should handsomely repay 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep for 12-15 years. Importer: A Leonardo LoCascio Selection, Winebow, Inc., Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Traditional style. Tough wine, but the ripeness and clarity of terroir are there. Quite crisp, but the body is full, the flavors rather intense and sweet-tasting--with cherry and olive as components. For aficionados of unyielding Nebbiolo. Best from 2003 through 2010. 1,400 cases made.??–PM??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add