Sergio Germano’s 2007 Barbera d’Alba Superiore Vigna della Madre flows with unctuous dark fruit, chocolate, spices, tar, licorice and toasted French oak. The rich, textured Vigna della Madre shows excellent persistence on the palate and fine overall balance in a fairly extroverted style. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014.
Importers: Petit Pois, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9644; Oliver McCrum Wines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 654-9159; Sussex Wine Merchants Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9694