The 2000 Barbera d’Asti Costamiole, from the warm classic zone between Castiglione d’Asti and Nizza Monferrato, is saturated in tonality, significantly jammy and alcoholic on the nose, dense and voluminous, rich, ripe, and lush. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2009. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620