Olim Bauda’s 2008 Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Rocchette is a pretty, fresh Barbera graced with attractive dark red fruit and a vinous, easygoing personality well-suited to near-term enjoyment. Nothing in particular stands out, just the wine’s compelling balance. This is a beautiful understated Barbera from Olim Bauda. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Importer: U.S. Wine Imports, Ann Arbor, Michigan; tel. (734) 677-5562

Polished with the sheen of new oak, this red boasts a core of pure cherry, as racy acidity keeps this focused and long. This is dense, so should handle the oak easily. Fine length. Drink now through 2014. 1,200 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add