The 2001 Barolo Vigna Bricco Gattera, a dark shade of ruby, presents an intense nose of spices, tar, licorice, underbrush and toasted oak with brooding flavors of dark backward fruit and much new oak. It is not as convincing in its overall balance as the other two Barolos. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016.
Importer: Omniwines Distributing Co. LLC., Linden Hill, NY; tel. (718) 353-8700; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054