Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby red in color. This is a classic Barbera with beautiful red fruits, a hint of mint and vanilla backed by a juicy minerality. Soft and fruity medium bodied red, with firm tannins and a racy acidity.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Juicy, succulent red with berry, licorice and plum character. Wet earth, too. Medium to full body, round and flavorful. Really opulent and delicious. Drink or hold.
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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