The 2009 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is another gorgeous wine from Hilberg Pasquero. It flows with gorgeous depth and muscle. This is a decidedly richer, jammier style with more oak influence than the estate's regular bottling, which I like nearly as much. In 2009 the Superiore boasts superb balance and tons of class. Smoke, tar and French oak are nicely layered into the vivid finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. I have tasted the Hilberg-Pasquero wines for years. Still, I was completely blown away by this lineup. These are some of the most pure, unadulterated wines readers will come across. I can't possibly recommend the wines highly enough. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095