Mario Marengo Pugnane Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

點擊次數(shù)：2700

The 2009 Barbera d'Alba Pugnane is pretty and silky in this vintage. Sweet red berries, flowers and spices wrap around the generous, radiant fruit, yet this remains a rather delicate, feminine Barbera best enjoyed on the young side. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Pugnane shows the lighter quality of the vintage in dried flowers, berries and spices. There is a modest level of concentration in the glass, which suggests the Barbera needs to be enjoyed sooner rather than later. Still, the fruit is nicely layered with mineral elements that lead to the elegant, polished finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. Proprietor Marco Marengo has been crafting superb Baroli for some time now, but his entry-level wines have been less consistently reliable. Hopefully these new releases are the beginning of a positive trend.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119