Very good deep red. Superripe aromas of roasted currant and cherry. Lush, thick and seamless; expansive and a bit high in alcohol. Not especially complex but offers compelling sweetness and texture. Finishes with dusty, building tannins.

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Grasso's 1997 Barolo Ciabot Manzoni's dark ruby color reveals some amber at the edge. It possesses a forward, medium to full-bodied character with plenty of leather and brandied cherry notes, high glycerin levels, and a velvety texture.

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Very dark ruby. Wonderful aromas of blackberry, flowers, vanilla and Indian spices. Cloves. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and loads of fruit. This is just a baby at the moment. Big and complex, with amazing fruit and tannin structure. Still needs time. Even better than I remember.

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