The 1995 Barbaresco Rio Sordo is a light to medium-bodied effort for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Forward and evolved, with a medium garnet color already exhibiting considerable amber at the edge, it offers weedy tobacco, smoke, earth, and dried fruit aromas and flavors. Although soft, elegant, and medium-bodied, it lacks depth. Anticipated maturity: now-2005. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990