Lots of blackberry and light cedar character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Big and juicy red with a smoky undertone and ripe fruit. Excellent value here. Drink now. 1,800 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add

Brothers Dino and Gianni Bertolino are owners of over 60 acres of vineyards located in prime territory for fine Barbera d’Asti. The wines have much improved since 1998, when they first began working, and a bright future for the estate seems to be assured. A judgment which can only be reinforced by the 2003 Barbera d’Asti, the regular bottling, with a ripeness, a floral elegance, and an energy which are already captivating. Importer: Supreme Wines, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (914) 769-5858