The 2008 Barolo Giachini offers up freshly cut flowers, dark cherries, tar, French oak, minerals and mint. It possesses lovely aromatic complexity and the utter refinement that is the signature of the year. Sweet, silky tannins frame the polished finish. This is a highly representative wine from one of La Morra-'s great vineyards. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. Various American importers, including: Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300