1997 Barbaresco Rabaja
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The large-scaled 1997 Barbaresco Rabaja requires 2-3 years of cellaring, unusual for the vintage. An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of chocolate, coffee, blackberry and cherry fruit, as well as noticeable new oak. This immense, powerful, rich, moderately tannic Barbaresco will be at it finest between 2003-2016. 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
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The large-scaled 1997 Barbaresco Rabaja requires 2-3 years of cellaring, unusual for the vintage. An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of chocolate, coffee, blackberry and cherry fruit, as well as noticeable new oak. This immense, powerful, rich, moderately tannic Barbaresco will be at it finest between 2003-2016. Jun 2001, www.robertparker.com