2000 Rocche dei Manzoni "Cappella di S. Stefano" Barolo

The estate‰۪s 2000 Barolo Vigna Cappella di Santo Stefano displays a penetrating nose of spices, macerated cherries, and mint. The most complete of the three Barolos, it is at once brooding and closed, but at the same time intense, displaying generous amounts of sweet dark fruit with excellent persistence. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. (AG)