The 2001 Barbera d’Alba Fontanelle maintains its reputation as one of the better barrel-aged Barbera selections of the appellation, very dark in color, rich and sweet in its perfumed aromas, ripe and with much volume and spice on the palate. Drink: 2005-2009. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Lots of berry and strawberry aromas and flavors with just a hint of milk chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with good acidity and a fresh finish. Drink now. 350 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add