The 1990 Barbera d'Alba Pian Romualdo is typical of what proprietor Alfredo Carrotto can produce. It exhibits a saturated dark ruby/purple color, a spicy, herb, vanilla, and black fruit-scented nose, medium to full body, adequate acidity, and plenty of glycerin and alcohol in the gutsy finish. Still young, it promises to keep for 10-15 years. Various importers, including Franklin Selections, Linthicum, MD.