1997 Moccagatta Barbaresco Bric Balin

Popped and poured. 14% alc. Nice floral notes on nose. Subdued palate for the first hour.  Slow-o in bottle. 2nd hour started opening up with red & blue fruits and dusty tannins. Nicely balanced. 3rd hour and beyond was revealing. .. delicate nebbiolo profile with more red fruit now... the aromatics are so fine with very classic tar and roses.... a delight to just enjoy the nose.  Amazing the similarity between Barbaresco and Burgundy in terms of appeal... 
No reason to wait on this... it's on the far side of optimal drinking window.  Overall I would describe as an enjoyable moderately priced Barbaresco.