The 2009 Barbera d’Alba Superiore Vigna della Madre bursts from the glass with an exciting array of dark cherries, plums, spices and mocha. Although quite flashy in style, the 2009 is also nicely balanced and polished throughout. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
Importer: 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