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"The 1997 Barolo Riserva Villero is at the early part of its drinking window. It shows drop-dead gorgeous intensity and marvelous inner perfume, all supported by plenty of...

98-99/100 vinous

"The 1997 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a much more sensual, giving wine. Sumptuous, bold and racy to the core, the 1997 is every bit as alluring as it has always been....

"This wine has an atypical, generous character, with good volume and depth, and subtle, complex fruit . A rich, opulent wine. In some years, it has balsamic, tar and cocoa aromas, and is much sough...

88/100 PP

"Recent vintages of Gloria have pushed the level of quality even higher. There is no doubting this cunningly made wine that offers mouthfilling levels of black cherry, herb-t...

92/100 vinous

"Nose shows pungent aromas of fruit salad, flowers, coconut and oak spices, and a honeyed ripeness. Supersweet, highly concentrated and strong in extract, given clarity by fre...

92/100 PP

"A terrific proprietary red from what is unquestionably one of the finest Piedmont vintages over the last twenty years, Clerico's 1997 Arte vino da tavola reveals opulence, pre...

92/100 vinous

"Red-ruby. Knockout nose combines blackcurrant, dried flowers, bay leaf, cinnamon and nutmeg. Multilayered, lush and deep; a voluptuous wine that avoids heaviness. Finish...

88/100 James Suckling

"A very pretty and aromatic wine, with spices, berries and violets. Medium-bodied with medium, fine tannins and a polished finish. Best after 2000."
(James Suckli...

"Perfect conditions prevailed in 1997: a fresh spring with no hail or frost, then a mild summer and sunny September. The grapes matured gradually at a pace rarely achieved. Harvesting began on the 15t...