The superb, saturated ruby/purple-colored 1998 Barolo Vigna Conca exhibits impressive balance, terrific purity, and fragrant black fruit notes intermixed with smoke, new wood, licorice, and spice box. Given the moderate tannin in the finish, I would cellar it for 2-3 years and consume it over the following 10-15.
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