A sensational wine, this 1997 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Gattere exhibits concentrated, thick, toasty, black cherry flavors, full body, surprisingly tame acidity for this varietal, and an unctuously-textured, blockbuster finish. It should age nicely for 7-8 years.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300