The 2009 Barbera d’Asti Superiore Tre Roveri is a gorgeous wine layered with sweet dark cherries, spices, tobacco, new leather and well-balanced oak. Freshly cut flowers and spices add further dimensions of complexity. This is an engaging, supple Barbera to drink over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importer: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769

Black cherry and plum flavors mark this rich, pulpy red. The texture develops a light grain as this turns chunky on the finish. Think pizza, or burgers. Drink now through 2014. 112 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add