This is a spectacular Barbaresco. It is awesomely thick rich and textured with unreal opulence as well as glycerin levels that define the finest offerings from the 1997 vintage. Albino Rocca hit the bull's eye in 1997. Awesome the 1997 Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi is a tour de force in winemaking. Its dark plum/ruby color is accompanied by explosive blackberry/cherry fruit aromas. In the mouth its viscous texture low acidity and overripe Nebbiolo characteristics provide remarkable intensity and extraordinary flavor richness with notes of blackberries cherries coffee smoke licorice and earth. The finish lasts for nearly 45 seconds. Drink this spectacular Barbaresco over the next 7-8 years.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