This Barbera d’Alba is almost too much of a good thing: it’s very rich and dense, with a dark, impenetrable color and inviting aromas of black stone, mineral, opulent fruit, cherry candy and sweet spice peppermint. It taste very ripe and chewy in the mouth.——M.L.(9/1/2010)—— 88

Full and generous, this succulent Barbera d’Alba is a true crowd pleaser. The wine is soft but dense in texture and it offers compelling aromas of black cherry, smoke, mesquite and cola. Pair it with roast chicken or pork.——M.L.(2/1/2010)—— 88