The beautifully balanced, seamless, dark ruby/garnet-colored 1998 Barolo Rocche possesses fine elegance, a terrific texture, superb purity, light to moderate tannin, low acidity, and total integration of acidity, tannin, and wood. Drink it over the next 10-12 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