The 2000 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is unexpressive on the nose, but comes to life on the palate, where it offers super-sweet red fruit, mineral and menthol flavors in a soft, accessible style that is very much in keeping with the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020.
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