The 2001 Briccoserra, one of Piedmont’s first Barbera-Nebbiolo blends, remains one of the better ones. Dark in color with sensations of ripe berries, dark chocolate, rosemary, and thyme, it is ample and solid in texture, lengthy in flow, and with much intensity on the finish. Drink: 2005-2012. Various American importers, including Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500