The 1999 Barolo Pajana, very dark in color, is intensely spicy on the nose, with much aromatic thrust and warmth, while the long, focused, and concentrated palate reveals plenty of extract and depth, abundant vanilla, cedar, and cloves, and plenty of grip on the finish. A wine to wait for, it will drink best from 2006 to 2020. 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

This has loads of plum jam on the nose, with hints of vanilla bean and roses. Full-bodied, with extremely velvety tannins and a solid core of fruit. Rich and powerful, yet shows finesse.—'99 Piedmont blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2011. 550 cases made, 110 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add