"The wine has an intense garnet colour with violet hues: the wise refinement in barriques amplifies and harmonizes the primary aromas. The bouquet - as broad-ranging as an adagio organ piece - fans out convincingly. The palate confirms the intense perceptions of th (more...)

"Color is intense, cardinal red with sparkling hues. Forward bouquet, with trace scents of ripe plum and an undercurrent of mixed spices. Full flavor with long persistence. It will age for six-to-ten years." -Importer

"This wine has evolved exceptionally well and is showing great secondary character. The nose has tons of great herbal notes, mixed with just the right amounts of mushroom and dried berry fruits. The palate is quite rich for Barbera, and the firm tannins are balance (more...)

"The 2006 Barbera d'Asti Camp Du Rouss is a more important selection made from lower yields and aged in French oak. It is another gorgeous effort from Coppo. The wine reveals notable elegance in a ripe expression of fruit supported by the minerality that is the hal (more...)

"Lots of berry and raspberry character on the nose and palate. Medium-to-full body, with light tannins and a bright, fruity finish. Drink now. 830 cases made."

"This is very expressive Barbera. It has great opulent, dark berry fruit, with great minerality with just a hint of leather and tobacco. Great length and brightness, this is not just for pizza and pasta, but can also stand up to beef and veal."

"Prunotto's 2007 Barbera d'Asti Fiulot is a pretty, engaging wine at this level. It offers up ripe red fruits, with excellent length and the bright acidity that is the hallmark of the wines of Asti. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."

"In color, intense ruby red when young with a tendency to garnet with aging; vinous and intense in odor; dry or even slightly sweetish flavor that is full-bodied; with adequate aging, the flavor becomes fuller and more balanced and appealing." -Winery

"The 2007 Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia flows onto the palate with waves of dark red fruit, sweet roses, licorice, flowers, menthol and tar, showing a remarkable combination of ripeness, clarity and detail. Medium in body, the wine offers tons of length and a refi (more...)

"After a bit of swirling and air, intriguing 'wild berry' flavors of olallaberry, huckleberry and blueberry emerge, all surrounded by gentle tannins and that beautiful, lilting acidity. This wine loves food, so enjoy with anything 'rustica' - spaghetti with meatbal (more...)

"Abundant ripe strawberry and cherry aromas follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. A fruit bomb. Balanced and delicious. Drink now. 700 cases made."

"Cavallotto is the newest member, and the most traditionally-minded, of the stunning Marc de Grazia Langhe portfolio. The family claims sole ownership of the beautiful Bricco Boschis cru in the Castiglione Falletto district (also home to Scavino and Azelia), where (more...)

"Allegedly, Italian immigrants brought Charbono vines here in the late 1800s thinking they were Barbera. It was bottled as Barbera by Inglenook Winery and even won several medals as Barbera. Eventually, DNA testing done by Professor Carole Meredith of UC Davis prov (more...)

A terrific blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, Mourvedre, Dolcetto, Barbera and "others too numerous to mention". Sound interesting? You bet. This is quite unlike any wine you probably have had in quite some time, and after one glass you will be back for more! (more...)

The Vinum Burgundy glass is excellent for full-bodied red wines (more than 12.5 percent alcohol) with high acidity and moderate tannin. This glass directs the flow of wine onto the zone of the tongue which perceives sweetness, thereby highlighting the rich fruit (more...)