The 2007 Barbera d'Asti Albera opens with lovely scents of spiced red fruits in a medium-bodied yet generous style, with a long, polished finish. The Albera is mostly aged in cask with 40% of the wine aged in smaller barriques. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200