The greatness of the 1996 vintage is obvious in the saturated ruby/purple colors of Codero's wines. The knock-out 1996 Barolo will require patience. It possesses a black/ruby/purple color as well as super-rich blackberry and cherry flavors combined with licorice, fennel, and subtle new barrique aromas. Long and dense, with mouth-searing tannin, it will be at its finest between 2007-2020.
Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054