The 2006 Barbaresco Marcarini reveals greater sweetness and inner perfume than the Valgrande, with better balance between its fruit and structural components. Here the fruit is dark and riper, while the aromatics lean towards a balsamic expression of baking spices, menthol and resin. This is a very pretty Barbaresco from Ca’ del Baio, but the firm tannins will require a measure of patience. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Proprietor Giulio Grasso makes his Barbarescos in a plump, juicy fruit-driven style. These 2006s don’t quite match the level of his 2004s and 2005s but they are nevertheless solid efforts in this vintage. Various American importers: Jan D’Amore Wines, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 257-7994; Casa Bruno Llc, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 235-7429; Dolce e Dani Llc, Avon, CO.