Very rich indeed. Lighter in color than many 2000 Barbarescos, but delivers decadent meaty, earthy, ripe fruit aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a ripe, rich finish. Long in the mouth. Best after 2006. 530 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

The 2000 Barbaresco Faset, from a vineyard next to Asili, is an attractive medium garnet with good fruit and spice on the nose, a medium weight palate with some solidity, and reveals some expressive tar and licorice notes on its firm finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012. Importer: Veuve Cliquot, New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575

Quit light in color, showing an amber-orange tinge at the rim and modest cherry, tobacco and citrus aromas and flavors. Medium-weight, this is an atypically easy offering from Ceretto. Drink now–2010.——W.E.(4/2/2004)—— 88

Earthy and decadent on the nose; this needs lots of air to open. It delivers a firm and rich wine with chewy tannins and a long finish. Traditional and very good. Best after 2004. 625 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This lithe, feminine rendition from Ceretto shows delicate floral and dried cherry notes deftly accented by cedar and leather. The various parts come together in an elegant, harmonious whole. This is not a bruising, tough Nebbiolo, but one that should prove versatile at the table.——W.E.(9/1/2001)—— 90