Sandrone Barbera d`Alba 2009 Magnum (1.5L)

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Oct 11
(a selection of the best material from several different parcels, aged in tonneaux):  Bright saturated ruby.  Extremely primary aromas of cassis, spices and violet, with an enticing suggestion of candied berries.  Very dense and lively, with firm structure and superb fruit.  Finishes tight and long, in need of some bottle aging.  This very impressive Barbera was bottled in July of 2011. 92 points