What a great 100% Barbera from Agliano.
DOCG
Dark ruby in color with an inky rim.
Medium bodied, and smooth, with nice long legs.
Nice, fruity nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, wood, vanilla, licorice and black pepper.
Dry on the palate, and smooth with strawberries, cherries, red currants, earth, blueberries, forest floor, blackberries, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with full, round tannins.
Really big on the palate with a full mouthfeel. Good now and will mature wonderfully in the next 5 years.
15% alcohol by volume.
Fermentation was done in stainless steel vats, for 15 days. Aged for 12 months in French and Austrian oak barrels.
What a great 100% Barbera from Agliano.
DOCG
Dark ruby in color with an inky rim.
Medium bodied, and smooth, with nice long legs.
Nice, fruity nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, wood, vanilla, licorice and black pepper.
Dry on the palate, and smooth with strawberries, cherries, red currants, earth, blueberries, forest floor, blackberries, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with full, round tannins.
Really big on the palate with a full mouthfeel. Good now and will mature wonderfully in the next 5 years.
15% alcohol by volume.
Fermentation was done in stainless steel vats, for 15 days. Aged for 12 months in French and Austrian oak barrels.
Jul 25th, 2015
A truly superior(e) 2010 Barbera d'Asti, the experience admittedly enhanced by the John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman LP that accompanied it (pasta was also involved)
A truly superior(e) 2010 Barbera d'Asti, the experience admittedly enhanced by the John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman LP that accompanied it (pasta was also involved)
Mar 25th, 2014
Tart, full, balanced, moderately acidic but not overly, great wine!
Tart, full, balanced, moderately acidic but not overly, great wine!
Mar 26th, 2018
Moderate ruby violet. Dark cherry, vanilla, licorice, cedar, and hints of tar on the nose. Round and soft on the palate with dried red fruit, medium+ acidity, relatively low tannins, 14% alcohol, and medium length. Made from 100% Barbera aged in large neutral oak casks. Pleasant with spaghettini and homemade meatballs.
Moderate ruby violet. Dark cherry, vanilla, licorice, cedar, and hints of tar on the nose. Round and soft on the palate with dried red fruit, medium+ acidity, relatively low tannins, 14% alcohol, and medium length. Made from 100% Barbera aged in large neutral oak casks. Pleasant with spaghettini and homemade meatballs.
Oct 23rd, 2017
Asti, Piedmont, Italy
