The 1997 Barolo Vigna Enrico VI (a cuvee that sees 50% new barriques rather than the 100% for the Bricco Gattera and 33% for the Monfalletto) is complex and intense. The wine's dense ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of road tar, rose petals, leather, cedar, and black fruits. Full-bodied, dense, chewy, and powerful, with good underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, this classic should age well for 2+ decades. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020.
Importers: Empson USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; Verdoni Imports, Hawthorne, NJ; tel. (973) 636-0800, and Villa Italia, San Francisco, CA; tel. (650) 873-6060; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054