The 1999 Barolo Conca di Marcenasco, with more spice and more perceptible oak on the nose than the Rocche di Marcenasco, along with its cherry/red currant fruit, shows dapper, Beau Brummel flavors, polished, supple, but with good length and a certain firmness on the finish. Not a powerhouse, but very La Morra. Anticipated maturity: 2005 to 2015.
Importer: Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100