1993 Barolo Bricco Luciani

The finest Barolos I have tasted from Silvio Grasso, the 1993 offerings represent a breakthrough in quality for this producer. The 1993 Barolo Bricco Luciani is denser, less evolved, and in need of another 12 months of bottle age to blossom as fully as Grasso's other two offerings. It could turn out to be as good, if not better than the Barolo Ciabot Manzoni. Although closed, it was harmonious and concentrated when I tasted it in October.