I really like the plum, blackberry and cedar character of this wine. Full-bodied, with fine, velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. A gorgeous, pretty wine. I like this as much as the 2000. Best after 2007. 855 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The dense, brooding 2001 Barolo offers sensations of spices, minerals and underbrush on the nose followed by plenty of dark fruit on a muscular frame of great length and harmony. The wine shut down quickly in the glass, and appears headed for a period of dormancy, after which it will no doubt offer tremendous drinking pleasure. A Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Importer: Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Lovely purity of fruit, with plum and light wet earth on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty, fresh finish. Not a blockbuster but refined and delicious already. Give it a few years. First generic Barolo for Giacosa in years. Best after 2007. 580 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add