The dark ruby-colored, fat, soft 1997 Barbaresco exhibits succulence as well as gobs of tannin and black cherry fruit intertwined with smoke and damp foresty smells. With high glycerin and low acidity, it is an ideal candidate for consuming over the next 10-12 years.Importer: Franklin Selections, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (410) 880-4790

The dark ruby-colored 1996 Barbaresco reveals a spicy, cedary, sweet nose, excellent fruit, smoky oak, grilled herbs, and meat elements. The finish is short, but it should open with time. This will not be a blockbuster Barbaresco, but it is elegant and well made. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2010. Importer: Franklin Selections, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (410) 880-4790

The 1995 Barbaresco exhibits an evolved garnet color, in addition to a spicy, tobacco-tinged nose with scents of cherry jam and cigar smoke. It is an easy-going, round, fruit/spice-driven wine to drink over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Franklin Selections, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (410) 880-4790

Powerful, concentrated and ferociously tannic, showing very clean raspberry and anise aromas and flavors. Rough rather than refined. By 1995 it should be tame enough to approach cautiously, but it will never be elegant.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Earthy, toasty style with some tar and rose petal flavors to give it interest, lean and focused, medium bodied and balanced, with some spicy red cherry flavors to liven up the finish.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add