The 1988 Barolo is an intensely concentrated wine that possesses a sweet, cedary, earthy, cigar box aroma, and great concentration. The superb inner core of fruit suggests low yields and/or old vines. The finish is explosively long, moderately tannic, and intense. It is soft enough to be drunk now, but promises to be even better with 5-7 years of aging; it should keep for 12-15 years. Absolutely gorgeous! Importer: A Neil Empson Selection, various importers.

Tarry, earthy flavors make this a gnarly wine that needs lots of cellar time to soften around the edges. A streak of ripe blackberry flavor is lurking underneath, ready to come out around 1996 to '98.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add