1997 Franco Martinetti Sul Bric Monferrato Rosso

(89)The elegant 1997 Sul Bric (a blend of equal parts Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for one year in French oak) exhibits black currant fruit intertwined with toasty new oak, lead pencil, and dried herbs. In the mouth, there is excellent density, purity, and overall balance. While there is noticeable tannin in the finish, the wine is fat and sweet. Drink it over the next decade.Wine Advocate # 130 Aug 2000