The excellent 1997 Barolo is a forward, silky-textured effort exhibiting sweet jammy fruit, a roasted herb/spice box character, medium to full body, excellent weight, fat, and plushness, low acidity, and a chewy, expansive palate. Drink it over the next decade. 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