Has good blackberry and toasty oak aromas. Medium-bodied, with light tannins and an aftertaste of fruit, chocolate and light toffee. Drink now. 1,650 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add

Big, rich and user friendly; this is a delicious and modern take on a Barbera. Nothing subtle here, it entices with pretty fruit driven aromas, and delivers with a mouthful of beautiful ripe fruit, plenty of structure and a surprisingly long finish. This will probably age quite nicely for a few years, but is unlikely to have the opportunity. ——M.G.(12/22/2011)—— 89