The 2006 Barbera d’Alba Campass is a large-scaled, fruit-driven Barbera that spent 18 months in 100% new French oak. Although the wine possesses tons of ripe, dark fruit, both bottles I tasted revealed imperfect aromatics and harsh tannins, which is a shame as the wine had so much potential. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012?.
Cigliuti is an estate that doesn’t seem to get much attention these days. To be sure, these are not flashy, obvious wines, yet for the most part they deliver plenty of enjoyment and pleasure.
Importesr: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702