The 2009 Oddero Barbera d'Alba is a gorgeous wine. It brings wonderful aromas of raspberries, strawberries and ripe cherries followed by vanilla, smoke, tar and fresh minerals. Well structured with silky tannins that caress your palate before gripping hold on the finish where the berry and tar flavors linger. This immediately grabs your attention from the second the cork is pulled. (Best 2013-2016) - January, 2013 (JD)