Currado (or Vietti, as most people mistakenly call him) has turned out four superb Barolos in 1989 which possess subtle differences in their flavor and aromatic profiles. The 1989 Barolo Brunate is a huge, massive, tannic, powerhouse, with great depth, superb definition, and gobs of earthy, black-cherry, and tar-like flavors. There is a sweetness to its inner-core of concentrated fruit. The wine's finish lingers for almost a minute. Although it can be drunk now, 3-5 years of cellaring will be beneficial. Readers who have cold cellars will be delighted to hear that this is a 20+ year wine. Alfredo Currado is one of the great gentlemen of Piedmont, so it is delightful to share with readers my enthusiastic reviews of his 1989 and 1990 offerings. Importer: Franklin Selections, Linthicum, MD.

Rich, creamy and spicy, an elegant wine that shows its vanilla and anise-scented raspberry and cherry flavors against a subtle background of spicy oak. Almost drinkable now it's so supple, and should be fine through 1998. 250 cases made.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add