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Barbera d'Asti Superiore · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Barbera
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore
- Appellation
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled red meats · pasta with tomato sauce · mushroom risotto · aged cheeses · charcuterie
Rated vintages
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201287 pts
The nose isn't very expressive but eventually reveals underbrush and dried earth aromas. The palate offers tart black currant, green pepper, coffee and toast alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity.