Darkly saturated and rich, the 2020 Barbera d'Alba is packed tight with dark blackberry and plum_read more
$52.99
90+
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$52.99
This is THE typical Barbera d’Alba wine. Ripe, spicy black fruit nose with deep oak, framing a core of pure black berries and plums along with a very deep purple-black color.
Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Barbera d'Alba
Variety: Barbera
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Producer Notes
The warm weather in the last part of the 2021 vintage gave Barbera a potent, powerful frame on which hang the aromas and flavors of blackberries, blueberries, spice and earth notes. The vibrant acidity keeps the wine light on its feet, dancing on the palate, where the flavors of black stone fruits and black raspberries envelop the taste buds. There are notes of tannins from the tonneaux, which give a bit of structure but are in no way dominant. The finish has notes of wood, minerals and a long fade that lingers in the mouth. Vibrant, fresh, crackling with the energy of ripe black fruits.
Critics Notes
"This is very attractive with fresh dark and blue fruit together with hints of violets, dried citrus peel and cocoa, following through a medium-bodied, textured and sleek palate with crunchy acidity and vibrant juiciness to the fruit."
James Suckling - 91 points
