The tannins are well integrated but still showing a certain toughness normal for '95. Medium-bodied, it's more elegant than concentrated, with a slight chocolate character. Also shows blackberry, wet earth and smoky tobacco-leaf notes. Tempting now, but better to cellar. Best after 2002.??–PM??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Cherry, tobacco, tar, and roasted coffee beans on the nose. Flavors are black cherry and espresso. Has some real depth and richness, and the texture is creamy and velvety, although it finishes with a tannic hardness.——W.E.(7/1/2000)—— 87