The 2016 shows incredible intensity of fruit, while retaining great freshness and energy. Mario’s Barbera hails from Sinio (famed for its fruit-rich wines) and from high pedigree, Castiglione. Half of the blend stays in cement tank, half in older barrels, giving the wine rounder edges and enjoyability. Raspberry ripple, black and red cherry fruit and bright berry freshness give way to succulence and supple, vivid, blue-fruit freshness. Drink now to 2028. Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer