TN: a semi-mature Barbaresco.

[JonoB]

1996 Barbaresco "Söri' Valgrande"; Fratello Grasso
cherry, plum, rosewood, tobacco, smoke, minerals, cherry, black cherry, nice poise, strawberry, wild raspberry, decaying leaves, rosepetals, herbs, perfume, silky and balanced, elegant with a touch of sweet spice. Nice development with time on its side. Excellent length... Complex, composed but one always wanders whether a more conscientious winemaking approach wouldn't have made a more spectacular wine. Special but could have been magical. 73-74+/100  

Jono Beagle's hundred point scoring system.
0-29/100 not worth bothering with
30-49/100 good wine but I wouldn't buy a case
50-59/100 very good showing grape and terroir character
60-69/100 excellent example of a wine from this country/region/grape
70-85/100 one of the very best wines that the region has to offer.
86-100/100 one of the very best wines you are ever likely to drink