The 2009 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Scudetto opens to slightly sweet sensations of black cherry, pressed currant, licorice, tar, tobacco and road paving. It offers a very interesting window onto the aging trajectory of the naturally acidic Barbera grape. The wine reveals the generous fullness and roundness that is typical of the Alba appellation. Soft tannins and dark fruit flavors wrap over the palate.