The cask-aged 2001 Barbaresco Vigna Erte, from a newly-planted vineyard, is a mid-weight effort offering sensations of flowers, red stone fruits and minerals with good freshness on the finish and excellent overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013.
Various American importers, including Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500; Giuliana Imports, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 449-5246