This Renato Ratti Barbera d'Alba has an inky ruby-purple color and a nose of blackberry, plum and blueberry compote, with notes of cloves, cedar, licorice, and a hint of tobacco.On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with juicy fruit flavors of blackberry, plum and blueberry, and a good backbone of ripe, velvety tannins, supported by juicy acidity. The finish is long and intense, with a lingering hint of sweet spices. Delicious and well balanced, this is an excellent example of a classic Barbera d'Alba.