Amador Foothill Barbera 2012
Product Details
Varietal
Region
Producer
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
ABV
14.9%
Features
Boutique
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Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
This un-oaked Barbera was aged in a polyethylene maturation tank that breathes like a barrel and allows for slow oxidation to soften the tannins. Upfront it has lush cherry fruit, great mouth feel, and a deft touch of acidity on the finish.
Pair with braised chicken with sweet peppers, pappardelle with lamb ragu, and pizza with tomato and basil.
Friendly and approachable, Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles, from youthful, fresh and fruity to serious, structured and age-worthy. Piedmont is the most famous source of Barbera; those from Asti and Alba garner the most praise. Barbera actually can adapt to many climates and enjoys success in some New World regions. Somm Secret—In the past it wasn’t common or even accepted to age Barbera in oak but today both styles—oaked and unoaked—abound and in fact most Piedmontese producers today produce both styles.
EPC26227_2012 Item# 164615