The 1999 Barolo Bricco Fiasco, darker in color than the regular bottling, is decidedly oakier on the nose, with a very perceptible presence of cloves, cedar, and vanilla along with the tar and licorice. Solid, forceful, and long in flavor, tarry and spicy, its length and intensity suggest that patience will be needed here. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018. 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

Displays violet, raspberry, mineral and rose petal on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins that follow through to a rich, fruity palate, with new wood and sweet tobacco.—'99 Piedmont blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2012. 940 cases made, 740 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add