Shows gorgeous vanilla, berry and orange peel undertones on the nose. Impressive. Full and very rich, offering loads of fruit and a concentrated, dense palate, with bright acidity. This is just showing its age now and it's delicious. Drink now. 250 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Rich, soft and round, with lots of black licorice and berry character. Full, silky and long. Loads going on. Drink now. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Lots of berry and strawberry aromas and flavors with just a hint of milk chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with good acidity and a fresh finish. Drink now. 350 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The 2001 Barbera d’Alba Fontanelle maintains its reputation as one of the better barrel-aged Barbera selections of the appellation, very dark in color, rich and sweet in its perfumed aromas, ripe and with much volume and spice on the palate. Drink: 2005-2009. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411