A good value, the 1999 Barbera d'Asti Altea spent six months in wood. It offers up sweet black cherry and currant aromas with hints of tomato skin as well as underbrush. Medium-bodied and richly fruity, it is best drunk over the next 2-3 years. Importer: John Given Wines, Staatsburg, NY; tel. (845) 266-3554