The 2009 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vasari is a juicy wine packed with dark red fruit. It offers good value in an approachable style meant for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013.
This is a solid set of wines from Barba. As is often the case in the south, the lower-end wines deliver more bang for the buck than the more expensive selections.
Importers: Michelangelo Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021