A blend of 70% Barbera and 30% Nebbiolo, imported by Fourth Wave Wine. It’s leathery, slightly gamey, savoury and entirely worth your while.
Red cherries, fennel seeds and sage with plums laying down the bass line. Has a little rose petal mouth perfume. Bright acid and assertive tannin but not at all foreboding as a youngster. A tough import to compete with at the price. 91
Region: Langhe, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Price: $22
Tasted: September 2013
Smart presentation too. Something stlyishly NE Italian about it with a hint of 1930s South of France meets Cinzano.
Damn impressive portfolio theirs.
Yes, liked the label too – and very well described. An impressive stable of wines for sure.