Structured yet also opulent, the dark ruby/garnet-colored, unctuous 1997 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals abundant quantities of smoke, tobacco, leather, licorice, and kirsch liqueur aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, lusty, and intense, it will be at its finest in 2-3 years, and should keep for nearly two decades. 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

Structured yet also opulent, the dark ruby/garnet-colored, unctuous 1997 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals abundant quantities of smoke, tobacco, leather, licorice, and kirsch liqueur aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, lusty, and intense, it will be at its finest in 2-3 years, and should keep for nearly two decades.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

A round and open young Barolo, with very pretty aromas of roses and berries. Full-bodied, with loads of juicy, ripe fruit and big, velvety tannins. Hard not to drink now. Best from 2003 through 2009. 315 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add