The opaque dark ruby/purple-colored 1996 Barolo Vigna Gancia offers a nose of sur-maturite. This unevolved, backward wine possesses chewy plum/cherry fruit, terrific extraction, fine purity, and a full-bodied, moderately tannic, youthful finish. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016.
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