The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Pian Romualdo comes across as a touch understated in this vintage. The pedigree of Pian Romualdo comes through in the wine’s polished, silky fruit and nuanced personality. Crushed flowers, spices and licorice add complexity on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. This is an impressive set of wines from Prunotto. From top to bottom, every wine in this lineup is well worth considering. It would be nice to see Prunotto take their outstanding Baroli and Barbareschi to the next level. Given the quality of their vineyards and the significant resources of the Antinori family these should be truly profound wines. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Medium-bodied, with black cherry notes and a touch of spearmint, this red has dusty tannins and moderate length. A bit lean in the end. Drink now. 1,600 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add