The 2011 Barbera d’Alba is another fleshy, seductive red. Raspberries, flowers and spices meld together in this plush, exuberant Barbera. Aging in steel keeps the wine fresh and vibrant, not to mention incredibly appealing, especially for its modest price. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. There aren’t too many regions in the world where readers will find artisan, hand-made wines of this quality at these prices. Importers: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411

The 2010 Barbera d’Alba emerges from the glass with fresh red berries, flowers and mint in a vinous, silky expression of the year. It, too, is another fine choice for drinking over the next 2-3 years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

The 2009 Barbera d’Alba flows onto the palate with gorgeous, vibrant dark fruit, spices and flowers. A brief passage in neutral French oak gives the Barbera an attractive plumpness and depth without robbing the wine of the freshness that makes it so delicious. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. These are two pretty, entry-level wines from proprietor Giuliano Corino, one of the numerous small, artisan growers based in La Morra.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2007 Barbera d’Alba is a big, chunky red bursting with dark fruit. This generous, affable Barbera is best enjoyed in its vibrant youth. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2007 Barbera d’Alba is fresh and perfumed, with an attractive, plump expression of fruit. This Barbera typically offers excellent value, as it does again this year. Corino’s 2007 Barbera d’Alba is a great choice at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119