1998 Sottimano Barbaresco Curra Vigna Masue
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An earthy concoction, with the addition of vegetable root, plum, and cherry characteristics is found in the 1998 Barbaresco Vigna Musue-Curra. Its soft, velvety-textured, black fruit flavors reveal a distinctive spicy earthiness along with notes of leather. Drink this outstanding effort over the next 8-10 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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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good medium-deep red. Superripe but reticent aromas of clove, nuts and marzipan; showing less primary fruit today than the Pajore and Cotta bottlings. Supersweet and dense but quite backward. Finishes with big, dusty tannins. This will require patience.