The 2001 Barolo is a terrific effort for a normale bottling. It displays a deeply spiced nose and layers of smoke, tar, licorice, menthol and sweet dark fruit on a richly structured frame, with beautiful delineation, great length and much overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014.
Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095