1997 Barolo La Villa
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A dense plum/garnet color and exquisite bouquet of cigar box, smoke, licorice, black cherry/berry fruit, and subtle oak are found in this exotic, flamboyant 1997 Barolo. Full-bodied, with a viscous texture, plenty of power, yet impeccable balance as well as harmony between the alcohol, acidity, tannin, and wood, this fleshy, super-concentrated, seamless effort can be drunk now and over the next 17-18 years. 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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A dense plum/garnet color and exquisite bouquet of cigar box, smoke, licorice, black cherry/berry fruit, and subtle oak are found in this exotic, flamboyant 1997 Barolo. Full-bodied, with a viscous texture, plenty of power, yet impeccable balance as well as harmony between the alcohol, acidity, tannin, and wood, this fleshy, super-concentrated, seamless effort can be drunk now and over the next 17-18 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 135 Jun 2001