The dazzling 1998 Barbaresco Vanotu (a 575-case cuvee aged in French oak for two years) is sensational. A dark plum color is accompanied by sumptuous aromas of soy, tobacco smoke, Chinese black tea, kirsch liqueur, and spice box. Full-bodied and layered, with a multidimensional personality, sweet tannin, and adequate acidity, this exquisite Barbaresco will drink well for 10-12 years.
Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907