Slightly too much wood, but the gorgeous fruitcomes through anyway. Dark ruby color. Aromas ofviolets, berries and toasted oak follow through tothe full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and aslightly dry, vanilla finish. Bit more time wouldhelp.--Piedmont retrospective. Best after 2003. 320 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add