There is so much to like about the 1997 Recioto della Valpolicella. A juicy, expressive wine, the Recioto is especially forward and warm in this vintage. An exotic mélange of plums, mocha, espresso, spices and savory herbs captives the intellectual and hedonistic senses in a wine of pure pleasure. Still a baby, the 1997 is developing gradually and beautifully. Readers lucky enough to own this elixir are in for a real treat. Drink 2014-2027. 94 points