La Bogliona Barbera d'Asti

Showing signs of significant oxidation

Thought it had passed on over but ended up opening up into the something very pretty. Drank like Jura

Beautiful cherry aroma, full, fruity, a little vanilla, nicely balanced acid, but slight minerality at the end that I didn't love

Bright bright acidity. Drink with pizza.

Still hanging in there...

Scarpa

Difficult vintage, showing greater ripeness than 1995 with marginally lower acidity. Blood orange, savory herb, nutty. Just a nice beverage.

Where's the beef?
No nose.
Thin.
Not brown.

Ett ändå lite gammalt vin som mådde/mår bra av att andas ett bra tag. Öppnade det kl. 17-18 och först nu börjar det öppna upp. Ah lite pepprigt, lite salmiak, vanilj, lingon. Lite väl så grönt i flabben. Kanske skulle stått något år?

Surprised that Barbera can age this well. Still has some bite to it, but has softened to a host of flavors (cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, violets, and plum) all in gray harmony with a long savory finish. Really fun trying older wines made with grapes you traditionally don't find with 20 year of age.