Although the 1996 Monpra vino da tavola (equal parts Barbera and Nebbiolo) is tannic, it is an impressively-endowed effort with notes of toasty vanillin, cherries, dried herbs, leather, and spice. Dense, huge, and full-bodied, but closed, it requires 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for a decade or more.Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900