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Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Barbera
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barbera d'Asti
- Appellation
- Barbera d'Asti
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · risottos · cured meats
Rated vintages
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201588 pts
This opens with rose petal, red-skinned berry and cake spice aromas. It's bright and easy drinking on the palate, with Morello cherry, raspberry jam and cinnamon flavors. Vibrant acidity and smooth tannins lend easygoing support. Enjoy through 2020.
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201188 pts
This structured Barbera offers aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry and plum with light toasted notes. The palate delivers a tight core of black cherry with black pepper and licorice, layered with a hint of espresso. This still needs a year or two to fully unwind, so it's best after…