The 2005 Barolo Ciabot Manzoni provides a gorgeous counterpoint to the Bricco Luciani. Dark cherries, tar, spices, chocolate and French oak are some of the nuances that emerge from this rich, full-bodied wine. Grasso’s Ciabot Manzoni possesses superb density and concentration, even if the oak is quite overt. Grasso gave the Ciabot Manzoni 100% new oak, an approach that producers in La Morra and elsewhere in Piedmont have largely moved away from. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. 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

Wonderful plum and blackberry notes, with Indian spices. Full-bodied, with powerful, chewy tannins and a dense, rich depth of fruit. A long, solid and powerful wine. Beautiful. Best after 2013. 250 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add