Tasting Notes

ABV:

14.5 %

Notes

More limestone to Cerretta’s clay, hence a more chiselled and mineral style of wine. Intense and a little more brooding than Cerretta. Crisp, stony bright red fruits with flecks of salt complimenting the richness of hot 2015 vintage. A west facing limestone rich vineyard planted at 400 metres above sea level. The wine Aged for two years in large used oak “botti”.

Critics score

Score:

100

Source:

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Date:

02/2018

Notes

The 2015 Barbera d’Alba Francia is fabulous. Silky, supple and radiant, with no hard edges and exceptional balance, the 2015 comes across as a bit shy today, and yet there is so much to like. The ripe, radiant personality of the year dominates over the more savory/mineral notes that are typical of Barberas from this site, but the wine remains light on its feet and gracious. A rush of dark red and bluish-hued fruits, lavender and blood orange makes a strong closing statement.

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