Your thoughts please....Barbera

[Dogwalker]

In the midst of my world wine tour (novice way of saying I don't know one from another)I opened a bottle of BARBERA D'ALBA 1996 from PIRA.
Having never tried this type before my first impressions was that it had a fresh earthy type of aroma. The taste was crisp. I only tried a small taste but look forward to having more.
I would be interested in anyones thoughts on this type of wine.
Thanks, Chuck