A well-delineated red centered by pure cherry elements, with supporting flavors of blackberry, violet, mineral and spices. Fluid and really kicks in on the long, fruit- and spice-filled finish. Drink now through 2028. 6,700 cases made, 2,010 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The Azelia 2018 Barbera d'Alba Punta is a ripe and brawny red wine with lots of dark fruit, cola, earth and dried violet. With a 15% alcohol content, the wine delivers quite a punch, but the tannins are soft and yielding. These qualities make this a great food wine, especially if pasta or lasagna is on the menu tonight.

Intense and bright, offering pure cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors accented by earth and leather. Ends with a dusty baker's chocolate note. Drink now through 2024. 540 cases made, 325 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

A release of about 6,400 bottles, the Azelia 2017 Barbera d'Alba Punta from vintner Luigi Scavino is a plump and rich expression with plenty of black fruit. In the 2017 vintage, Barbera got what it loves most, plenty of heat and sunshine. Blackberry and black cherry abound, but the wine is not overripe or jammy. In fact, it maintains a good sense of elegance and balance throughout. The fruit comes from 60-year-old vines on a hilltop site, the "point," or punta, in Castiglione Falletto. When you're ready to open it, pull up a recipe for a classic brasato alla Barbera.

The fruit is on the dark side, here—black cherry and blackberry—accented by elements of licorice, earth and iron. Sleek and firm, shows fine balance, delineation and a long finish. Drink now through 2024. 550 cases made, 175 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add