The 2005 Barolo Vigna Giachini shows plenty of intensity in its red fruit, smoke, tar and French oak. The wine reveals excellent persistence, depth and definition. This is one of the more oaky wines in the lineup, and with a more moderate approach more vineyard and varietal character might show through. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021.
These stylish, deeply-colored wines from Giovanni Corino offer terrific quality.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411