The 2004 Barolo Prapo is a powerful, tightly-wound wine with a dense core of dark fruit. Still rather primary, this muscular, deep Barolo requires cellaring, but it, too, offers tons of potential. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. What a joy it is to taste these wines from Sergio Germano, a young producer, who like many growers, made the finest Barolos of his career in 2004. Importers: Petit Pois, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9644; Oliver McCrum Wines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 654-9159; Sussex Wine Merchants Moorestown, NJ

Aromas of plum and coffee, with hints of chocolate. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a medium finish. Round and delicious. Best after 2011. 450 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add