Cesare's single vineyard 1998 Barolo Ornato (from a Serralunga vineyard) offers an explosive perfume of sweet black cherries intermixed with blackberries, new saddle leather, smoke, and vanilla. It possesses outstanding purity, full body, fine density, and a boatload of tannin. However, the glycerin, extract, and concentration are more than adequate to balance out the wine's muscle. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Black truffles, with ripe berries and hints of raisin. Full-bodied and very powerful, with a spicy, almost peppery character and loads of fruit. Very ripe style. Why wait?--1998 Piedmont blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 900 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

A very sexy, soft and ripe wine, with sweet prune and date flavors that caress the palate with supple tannins. Looks to be an early-maturing wine; drink now–2010.——W.E.(4/2/2004)—— 89