The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Ciabot du Re is truly beautiful. It shows gorgeous richness and depth in its fruit, but with less of the toasted oak component of past years. The more enlightened use of French oak is allowing the fruit to shine through, and it does – with tons of class. This a delicious Barbera, and one of the finest wines in what was a very challenging harvest. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015 . A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119