Wine Advocate (WA) Review
WA
93
The classic 1997 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is evolved and flamboyant. A medium ruby/garnet color with an amber edge is followed by a sweet perfume of black cherries, tobacco, leather, spice box, licorice, and tar. Full-bodied, with a creamy texture, superb concentration, and an exquisite finish, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years.-Robert Parker
Wine Spectactor (WS) Review
WS
90
An elegant and steely Barbaresco, with plum, meat and berry character. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a fresh, chewy finish. Best after 2003. 1,220 cases made. –JS
