Hi Dale,

Beginning March I was in the Alba region and I had the pleasure to meet
up with Manuel Marchetti of Marcarini. I tasted his Barolo La Serra and
Brunate of the 2000 vintage aswell. The Brunate was more closed than the
La Serra. I usually experience this with his Barolo's. I had exactly the
same sensation with the 1998 and 1999 vintage. The Brunate is somewhat
difficult to handle, but therefor more interesting. The La Serra is more
aproachable, masses of fruit and a long finish!

I also tasted the Barolo 2000 at Bartolo Mascarello. To my opinion; this
is a big wine! The best Barolo from this winery since 1995

Next to that I was invited by Chiara Boschis at her home, and I she gave
me some of her Canubbi 2000. Very modern Barolo. Normally I stick to
traditional Barolo's, but this Barolo is really outstanding. Maybe
Chiara's charme did the trick ;-) but I will defintately look for this
wine for putting into my cellar.

Ciao, Gio