The Ada Nada 2012 Barbaresco Elisa offers less dimension and depth compared to the successful 2011 edition of this wine. This Barbaresco is subdued and perhaps flatter in its approach with a steady delivery of wild berry, licorice and smoked meat aromas. The wines of Ada Nada always offer authentic purity and you get a good sense of that here.

The 2011 Barbaresco Elisa is a dark and austere wine that represents a wide stylistic divide from the 2011 Valeirano. Compared to the soft chewiness of Annlisa Nada’s other Barbaresco, Elisa shows firm contours, straight lines and determines notes of dried cherry, cola, licorice and anisette. From is sourced from the Rombone location in Barbaresco and the wine is aged in botte grande for 20 months. The mouthfeel is sharp, decisive and needs extra time to evolve in the bottle. Drink: 2017-2027. Importer: Vignaioli Selection, www.vignaioliamerica.com

This displays aromas of barley and cereal, with ripe strawberry. Full-bodied, long and chewy. Concentrated, with loads of fruit and a big center palate. Best after 2012. 450 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This shows very ripe plum aromas, with Indian spices and rose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Generous, yet still reserved in style. Well done for the vintage. Best after 2009. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Open on the nose, with lots of strawberry jam and spices. Full-bodied, with very soft tannins and a long, smooth finish. This has a wonderful texture. Hard not to drink now. Best after 2010. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add