Bruno Giacosa, Barolo, 1995 (1.5L)

From Bruno Giacosa, the master of classy, classical Nebbiolo, this is straight Barolo from the excellent 1995 vintage, in the magnum format collectors love for its slow, even aging. Giacosa's wines are prized for genuine complexity and structure, and a back-vintage Barolo like this, from a private cellar, now offers the mature tar-and-roses character that defines great aged Nebbiolo. The large bottle has likely kept it fresher than a standard 750 of the same age. Decant well ahead and pour it with a feast.