The Prunotto 2018 Nizza Riserva Costamiòl(fā)e is a ripe and soft wine with medium-dark color saturation and notable power. Black cherry confit, baked plum and rum raisin sit heavy on the bouquet. This Barbera shows medium length and a lower threshold of acidity and freshness compared to many of its peers. These qualities make the bottle best suited for near-term drinking.

An impressive red from beginning to end, this Barbera delivers plum, blackberry and tobacco flavors wrapped in an embrace of vanilla and toasty new oak. Harmonious overall, with the oak less intrusive on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Nizza Select to Add

Here is a well crafted and plush Barbera with equal measures of fruit intensity and spicy oak tones of vanilla, smoke and tobacco, The wine is soft and velvety with a long chewy finish. Pair it with spicy lamb curry stewed in coconut milk.——M.L.(9/1/2010)—— 91

The 2005 Barbera D’Asti Costamiole reveals plenty of definition in its red fruit, minerals and flowers, all of which come together in the linear, focused style that is typical of the Barberas from Asti. A clean, refreshing finish rounds out the wine nicely. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted from Prunotto this year. The Barolos and Barbarescos in particular are wonderful.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620