This intriguing wine is a blend of approximately 50% Barbera, 25% Nebbiolo and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in barriques. A slight acetic note gives way to hints of pepper and sturdy blackberry and cassis fruit. It’s dry and tannic, but possesses decent depth so it could develop into something interesting with 3–4 years of bottle age. ——J.C.(11/15/2004)—— 86