Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2005

Ruby purple color with intense aromas of concentrated ripe red and black cherries with vanilla and hints of brown spice. With refreshing acidity, rich tannins, and on the fuller-bodied side for Barbera, the single vineyard La Scaronne has finesse, excellent balance, great complexity, integration and a long lingering finish.

Food pairings: Hearty stews, seasoned pasta and poultry with rich sauces, game, roasted red meats and sharp cheeses.

"The 60-year-old Scarrone vineyard produces only 3,400 bottles in a good year, like 2005. It shows its intensity upfront with a deep ruby color and a forward, expressive nose of plum, anise and buttery oak. A light herbal quality lingers in the background, then comes forward on the palate with black fruit, especially black cherry and plum, and a bit of tar. Great structure, with good acidity balancing the medium body. Very dry with appealing minerality on a long finish." 94 Points
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