The 2000 Barbaresco Bric Turot, from a proprietary vineyard, is spicy and intense in aroma, quite smoky and tarry, and large, solid as well as sustained, and persistent on the palate, yet balanced with good tannic support on the finish. It promises another dozen years of life. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Complex aromas of blackberry, clove, plum and black licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. A bit tight now, but will open with time in the bottle. Best after 2006. 1,000 cases made, 125 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add