Fontanafredda Vigna La Rosa Barolo DOCG 1997 (WA 93)

WA 93

The opaque plum-colored 1997 Barolo La Rosa reveals the influence of toasty new oak in its fabulously pure, concentrated nose, which represents the essence of melted licorice, blackberries, and assorted black fruits. As the wine sits in the glass, scents of toast, smoke, leather, tar, and fennel emerge. Full-bodied, massively concentrated, powerful, and dense, it requires 3-5 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2022. RPJ June 2001.