Freshly red-fruited character with notes of red licorice, dried orange peel, tea leaves and ground spices. Medium-bodied, with dusty tannins and juicy acidity. Crunchy, refreshing finish. Drink now.

This red shows more mature flavors of fading, macerated cherry and plum fruit, along with chocolate and spice notes. Reveals toasty oak too as this persists on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 5,250 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Muted, with black cherry and blackberry fruit accented by earth and some tannins. Still shows depth and intensity, along with fine length. Drink now through 2026. 5,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Granera Alta opens to dark primary fruit with cherry and plum. That fruit is delivered with simple and easy precision, and that sense of focus is what best defines this effort. It shows mid-weight density and a nicely polished and linear close, with ample freshness and more bright fruit flavors to seal the deal. Production stands at an ample 70,000 bottles.

This red offers black cherry, blackberry and menthol flavors, allied to a sleek frame. Bracing and open, with a long, fruit-stained aftertaste. Drink now through 2023. 5,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add