The 2000 Barolo Riserva Runcot (magnum) is one of the most impressive Baroli I have ever tasted that was aged exclusively in 100% new French oak, in this case for 33 months. It remains a beautifully layered, perfumed Barolo graced with exquisite elegance and inner perfume. An explosive finish rounds things out in style. This is a stunning, breathtaking wine of the highest level. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. Elio Grasso is among the growers who captured the essence of 2000. Grasso remains one of the most overlooked, under the radar producers in Piedmont. I buy the wines every year, but never seem to be able to keep my hands off the bottles. The estate’s 2000 are marvelous.