The 2000 Barbera d’Asti La Crena, from excellently located vineyards in Agliano d’Asti, is the finest of the trio, a smorgasbord of spices from coconut to incense, cloves, and cardamom, and a rich, succulent, high volume, silky palate. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2009.
Importer: Remy Amerique, New York, NY; tel. (800) 358-6002