The 1999 Barolo Santo Stefano, a dark garnet with a penetrating nose of raisins, chocolate, tobacco, and black cherries, is sweet and jammy on the palate with a licorice/tar finish. It too is tightly knit and will need some time to shed a few tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.
Importer: William Deutsch, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-WINE