The 2008 Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Bricco Battista is a big, bold Barbera bursting with dark red fruit, leather, spices, grilled herbs and tar. The wine turns a bit more feminine on the mid-palate and finish, but without losing the extroverted quality that makes it so appealing. Mint, crushed flowers and spices linger in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. This is a fabulous lineup from Accornero replete with a number of wines that deliver superb value.Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898