The 2001 Barbera d’Alba is made in a deliberately different style which emphasizes energy and freshness. The color is dark, the plum and leather aromas just lightly touched by oak, the fruit is sweet but by no means lush and jammy, and the continuity and vigor at a high level. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2009. 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, Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411 and Bianco~Rosso Imports, Ltd., Seattle, WA 98108 tel: (206) 781-0702

Absolutely delicious. Medium- to full-bodied, with lots of spicy, oaky, ripe fruit character. Nice balance on the palate, with very fine tannins and a fresh finish. The best Barbera I've had from this winery in years. Drink now through 2007. 1,355 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add