Plum and blackberry fruit notes up front, with flavors of earth and tar and a hint of chocolate on the finish, which is lined with stiff tannins. Drink now through 2018. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Dark and fresh, this red shows black cherry, plum and spice flavors on a juicy profile. A touch hot in the balance, finishing with spice and tea notes. Drink now through 2018. 1,200 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Opulent, with a hint of vanilla and chocolate shading the cherry and plum flavors. The wood introduces tannins, which firm up the finish.

An alluring Barbera, this is supple and harmonious, its blackberry, boysenberry and chocolate aromas and flavors matching nicely with the texture and lively structure. Fine length, too. Drink now through 2014. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add