Barba’s 2009 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vignafranca is an attractive wine loaded with juicy dark fruit, tar, licorice and a host of dark aromas and flavors. There is a lot to like in this generous, approachable entry-level wine from Barba. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2014. Importer: Michelangelo Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021