The 1999 Barolo Arborina, is showing more vanilla, cedar, and oak in its nose and, while the length and continuity are very good, there are some oak tannins and a slight dryness on the close which only bottle time will adjust. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.
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