An opulent, modern style, this Barbera is laced with new oak that adds a sheen of vanilla and resin to blackberry and plum fruit. Flamboyant, with a long, spicy finish. Drink now through 2016. 0180 cases made. –BS

An impressive red, this combines concentrated blackberry and plum fruit with spicy oak. Rather than compete, the two elements result in a synergy of red fruit and flowers on the palate. Shows fine harmony and length.

Rich and modern, with dense extraction and raw notes of cherry, blackberry and spice, this wine is very representative of the new face of Barbera d’Alba. There are sweet fruit notes followed by equally sweet oak tones of cinnamon, chocolate and spice.

The Lirano Soprano Barbera d’Alba is ripe with aromas of coffee and freshly ground espresso bean, followed by chocolate and a playful touch of white pepper. The fruit tones hold up nicely to round off the bouquet and the wine balances richness and freshness.