Piedmont's 1998 Reds Exceed Expectations

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Barolos and Barbarescos offer top quality at reasonable prices

James Suckling
Issue: February 28, 2009

It's not easy to follow greatness. When I first tasted the 1998 Barolos and Barbarescos, I knew many were outstanding, but I may have slightly underestimated the vintage because I had the great 1997s in the back of my mind.

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