The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Serraboella is layered with tobacco, smoke, licorice and worn-in leather. This is a somewhat compact vintage for the Serraboella. The advanced aromas and flavors suggest the wine is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702

Black notes of spice, plum and ripe prune emerge from the nose of this concentrated and rich expression of Barbera from Alba. The Serraboella interpretation puts a lot of emphasis on the freshness and overall quality of the fruit.——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 89

The 2006 Barbera d’Alba Serraboella is a refined, understated wine with pretty layers of perfumed dark fruit and a long, silky finish. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.Cigliuti has decided to delay the release of their 2006 Barbarescos in the US for a year, so I was unable to taste them for this article.Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530 4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397- 9117

A sinewy wine that begins with barnyard and blueberries wrapped around a mineral core. The palate is earthy and medium-bodied with diffuse berry and molasses notes that lead to a medium finish with jazzy white pepper spice. A good partner for hangar steak. Drink now.——W.E.(2/1/2010)—— 88

The 2005 Barbera d’Alba Serraboella is fresher and more tightly wound than the Campass. It reveals an attractive floral quality to its dark red fruit, with suggestions of smoke and licorice that add further complexity. This is a Barbera of uncommon grace and clarity. Best of all, it is the kind of delicious, pleasing wine that offers superb drinkability and sheer pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. Cigliuti is an estate that doesn’t seem to get much attention these days. To be sure, these are not flashy, obvious wines, yet for the most part they deliver plenty of enjoyment and pleasure.Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702