Barbera d'Alba

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

The south-facing exposure for this Barbera mean the grapes reach full ripeness in flavour and tannin, which is further extenuated by the concentration from these 80-year-old vines. The nose is a medley of inky, plump, red cherry and floral charm. The palate is dark, with bright violet flashes, notes of cocoa, dark berry, heady spices and a long, juicy finish. Top wine. Drink now to 2024.
Davy yw, Wine Buyer