Marchesi di Barolo's 1999 Barolo is a medium red wine, with less meaty fruit than a cab or merlot, and less spice than a chianti. Grown in the Italian Piedmont, traditional Barolo's take many years to soften up, and are full of tannins. This Barolo however seems more modern, with moderate tannins and a wonderful nose. The flavor is not big nor overpowering. We had the wine with Lasagna, which I believe was a nice match. I also prefer to indulge with sharp dry cheese. I have not had the Riserva, which is aged at least 5 years, and tends to be much more expensive. I don't recall what I paid, as I bought two cases at a wine tasting, but I'm assuming that it could be found for between $28 and $36 per bottle. The 1999 Marchesi di Barolo - Barolo is a nice red wine, but be prepared for a slightly different experience if you are new to Italian Piedmont reds.
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