I should note that Vietti plans to release a 2006 Barolo Riserva Villero

50% new oak

imposing Barolo will require patience

cigar box and bright red fruits with a blast of cassis in the finish

The first vintage of this wine was released in 1962

Chapoutier, Cote Rotie Mordoree Vintage:1997 I should note that Vietti(100% syrah, from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old), Opaque ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet presents candied dark berries and cherry cola, with notes of Indian spices, anise and smoked meat building with air. Fleshy but focused on the palate, with intense black and blue fruit flavors and a touch of candied violet. Tangy minerals add lift and cut to a strikingly long, smoky and gently tannic finish. Josh Raynolds