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Score 91-94/100 · Drink 2001-2017, Robert Parker, Oct 2001

The dark plum-colored 1998 Barolo Margheria exhibits structure as well as a backward character. It is full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, offering notes of chocolate, black cherry liqueur, spice box, and earth. There is plenty of glycerin, moderate tannin, and a long, 40-second finish in this tightly-knit effort. It will drink well for 10-16 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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91
91/100

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93
91-94/100

Robert Parker

90
89-91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 - 91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89-91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Full ruby-red. Nuanced nose combines roasted plum, sappy redcurrant and underbrush. Lush and sweet, but with a firm mineral spine giving the flavors noteworthy verve. Sneaky intensity. Here the solid tannins avoid dryness, and there strong, lingering fruit.

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Luigi Pira
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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