The 1996 Barolo is supple and velvety, but not very complex aromatically. Perhaps additional nuances will emerge with further bottle age. Spicy, ripe, and attractive, it can be consumed now and over the next 8-9 years. 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