The 2011 Barbera d’Alba opens to dark color and concentration with sweet cherry and blackberry aromas. I especially appreciated those tones of chopped mint, licorice, leather and sweet clove that appear in the supple finish. This is the perfect choice to pair with a steaming plate of tajarin (thinly cut noodles) with veal ragu. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Cascina delle Rose is among the estates that most impressed me during this last visit to the Langhe. I found myself ordering, and reordering, the lower-end wines at the various trattorie I love in Alba. Various American Importers, including: Polaner Selections, Mount Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; La Famiglia Corona, Baton Rouge, LA; tel. (225) 650-9030; Cream Wine Company, Chicago, IL; tel. (321) 421-1900