The 1999 Barolo Gancia is important, dark in tone, intense, penetrating, smoky, and licorice-laden in aroma, dense and voluminous on the palate, though the extract possesses the silky sensuality which characterizes La Morra. The leather, tar, wild fennel and tobacco flavors offer admirable complexity as well. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018.
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