Readers who enjoy modern-styled Barberas will want to check out Seghesio’s 2004 Barbera d’Alba Vigneto della Chiesa. It is a super-ripe Barbera redolent of jammy, spiced fruit and sweet toasted oak, with elegant tannins and gorgeous length. This wine offers outstanding balance in its own way. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2010.
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