Winemaker Notes
A fruit-forward Barbera, bursting with notes of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and leather. Easy drinking and velvety smooth, with a complex and nicely structured palate, dusty tannins, and lovely acidity. A clean, slightly astringent finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A fresh, fruity red with blackberry, blueberry and chocolate aromas. It’s medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and a savory finish. A little salty at the end.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.
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