Winemaker Notes
The color of our 1997 Barbera d'Asti is ruby red with magenta tints. Warm aromas of plums, cherries and strawberries along with subtle spicy oak are well integrated. The palate is very soft but full, and finishes pleasantly warm with lingering savory flavors. This is a very drinkable style and it will complement most meat dishes, and will go particularly well with roasts, game and cheeses.
Alcohol: 12.7% by volume
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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