The 2001 Serrapiu, which adds Cabernet to Barbera and Nebbiolo, shows cassis fruit along with the kirsch and ample notes of vanilla and cloves, and a dense smooth palate with much tar and char, licorice, and sweet berry fruit. Built to last, it will drink well from 2004 to 2018. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 1997 blend of 50% Nebbiolo and 50% Barbera called Langhe Rosso Serrapiu displays abundant quantities of toasty new oak and jammy black cherry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with terrific color saturation, a creamy texture, and a dense, spicy, rich finish, this robust, full-flavored offering should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620