The 2008 Barbera d’Asti Camp Du Rouss shows gorgeous complexity in its dark fruit, incense, smoke and leather. Floral, spiced notes add further nuance on the complete, long finish. This is a gorgeous Camp du Rouss endowed with considerable personality and class. It is one of the finest versions of this wine in recent years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; Tel. (707) 256-2700

A hint of herbs augments tart cherry and bitter chocolate in this vibrant red, which is firm on the finish, with moderate tannins and a mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2014. 11,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add

Barbera Camp du Rouss offers a bright, full style with generous tones of cherry and blueberry. This is a genuinely cheerful, refreshing and food-friendly red wine that would pair with simple meat dishes or hearty pasta with grated Parmigiano. ——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 87